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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Merriman tells Will that the signs must be joined by John Smith at this time because of what?
(a) He trusts no one else to do it.
(b) John Smith is an Old One.
(c) The smithy will soon be destroyed.
(d) John is the only blacksmith.

2. What sign must be broken to keep the Circle of Signs from being joined?
(a) The sign of iron.
(b) The sign of water.
(c) The sign of fire.
(d) The sign of bronze.

3. Who betrays Merriman and shapes the course of Will's quest?
(a) Dawson.
(b) Hawkins.
(c) James.
(d) The Rider.

4. Who offers to take the little signs from Will and carry them?
(a) Mr. Beaumont.
(b) The Walker.
(c) Merriman.
(d) The Lady.

5. For his betrayal, what punishment does Hawkin receive?
(a) He is returned to the future.
(b) He is brought out of his own time.
(c) He is taken to the past.
(d) He is cursed to remain in his own time.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the book of Gramayre, what is the one element that can defy all magic?

2. How does the Dark attack the Old Ones at the church?

3. According to The Lady, each of the things of power is made by who?

4. What do the Old Ones do when the Dark attacks?

5. During her explanation of the things of power, what does the Lady call Will?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is strange about the gift Stephen sent to Will for Christmas?

2. How does Merriman use the weather to help Will with the Walker, and to help him against the Dark?

3. Why is Mary's kidnapping a test for Will?

4. How does Will demonstrate changes and reveals his new powers to others?

5. Who is Mr. Mitothin, and who is he really?

6. What are the important plot events that happen after church service ends on Christmas Day?

7. What purpose does the Walker's visit to the Stanton home serve to the overall plot of the story?

8. What is the importance of the Walker's whereabouts being revealed to Will by a rook--an animal of the Dark?

9. What does Will do with the third sign when he gets home?

10. What significant acts occur during the late night of Christmas Day?

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