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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. On what horse does Old George ride during the Hunt?

2. Where does Old George take Hawkin's body?

3. According to Merriman, the peak of the Dark occurs during what time of year?

4. What causes Will to realize the flood has come to his home?

5. Why won't Will deal with Hawkin?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Hawkin amazed that the Rider has dropped him?

2. What does Will learn about the snow and its links to the Dark?

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

4. For Will, what does the music that Paul plays on the flute mean?

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

6. What does Will do when he and Merriman return to their own time at the manor and Paul plays the flute?

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

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

9. What does Will's time with the book of Gramayre feel like?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

The Signs are instrumental to Will's mission and to the Old Ones' attempt to keep the Dark from rising. Define the importance of each sign's origins (wood, iron, bronze, fire, etc.) and their elemental significance.

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