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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. During the Hunt, who is wearing the great horned mask that Will received as a gift?

2. When does Merriman say the most dangerous peak of the Dark's power will come?

3. Where do the glowing signs lead Will at the end of the Dark's attack?

4. What does Mr. Stanton give Will's mother for Christmas?

5. Outside the manor, which sign is burned into Will's forearm and causes the Rider to fall back?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what ways does the Dark's power react in the Hawk in the Dark section?

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

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

4. Why is Will able to reconcile his old self with his Old One self after he returns home?

5. Why does Hawkin betray the Light and the Old Ones?

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

7. Why does the Dark have another chance to attack the Light?

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

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

10. What is the importance of the king's ship for this night?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Which characters stand in direct opposition to Will's goals, and how does he navigate the pitfalls and tricks set up to make him fail?

Essay Topic 2

Merriman is an Old One like Will, but is far wiser due to his tenure as an Old One. In what ways does Merriman fulfill his archetype of the teacher in The Dark is Rising?

Essay Topic 3

What is the protagonist's main goal throughout the Dark is Rising, and how does he fulfill his mission? What obstacles does Will face in reaching his goals?

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