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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. What does Paul state is the reason Will's skylight broke?

2. What does Old George tell Will about the importance of holly?

3. What does Will notice is acting strangely toward him as he walks through the woods?

4. In the opening scene of Part One, what does James proclaim there are too many of?

5. According to Merriman, how long ago did the kings of England preserve the forests that the Dark inhabit?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is the Rider seeking Will?

3. What are the parallels between the Rider's black stallion and the white mare that Will commands?

4. How does Will try to warn Old George Dawson about Maggie being an agent of the Dark?

5. Why are the tapestries important to Will?

6. What is the importance of music in the Midwinter Day section of the novel?

7. In what ways does Mr. Dawson provide clues to both Will and the reader that Will is more than he seems and that things are going to be different for Will?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the role of Miss Greythorne in the story? Compare her role to that of the Lady.

Essay Topic 2

How is Hawkin used by Merriman and the Old Ones? How does this effect his life and eventually the choices he makes?

Essay Topic 3

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

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