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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Will's bedroom located?

2. What kind of Old One is Will, according to the Walker?

3. What symbols are on the horseshoes that John Smith puts on the mare?

4. What does Mr. Dawson tell Will about Maggie?

5. Who do James and Will see for a second time when walking through the woods?

Short Essay Questions

1. What affect does the Lady have on Will's emotions and behavior?

2. Why is Merriman disgusted that Will calls the road he was on "Tramp's Alley"?

3. What is the importance of the third sign?

4. What is unusual about Will and his siblings' visit to Miss Greythorne's manor for caroling?

5. Why is the Rider unable to take the Walker and Will?

6. What is the importance of the words of the carol that Merriman sings during Will and his family's caroling?

7. How does the author demonstrate that something strange is happening to Will?

8. What is odd about Hawkins?

9. What role does Huntercombe Lane play in the second section, Midwinter's Day, of the novel?

10. Why does Maggie claim the Walker stole the sign from her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does The Dark is Rising fulfill the genre requirements of a fantasy novel?

Essay Topic 2

What are the roles of the white mare in the Hunt and in the overall battle of the Light against the Dark?

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of the use of musical references throughout the book?

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