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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. Interest in which of the following convince Wili to stay at Paul's house?
(a) Wealth.
(b) Power.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Possessions.

2. Why have others often urged Paul to take on an apprentice?
(a) To help him in his workshop.
(b) To provide more jobs in the community.
(c) So he can pass on his knowledge.
(d) So they can steal his techniques.

3. What devices do Paul and the others use to help protect them from their pursuers?
(a) Automated sentries.
(b) Laser detectors.
(c) Stun guns.
(d) Cameras.

4. When Wili and Jeremy return to the chess tournament, what has happened?
(a) The area is surrounded by soldiers.
(b) Everyone there has been taken by the Authority.
(c) The tournament is mysteriously deserted.
(d) The hotel has been bobbled.

5. How does Paul think he has exacerbated Wili's sickness?
(a) By failing to identify it early.
(b) By taking him to a colder climate.
(c) By loading him with too much stressful work.
(d) By failing to provide for him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Paul's guests bring with them?

2. A scientist at the bioscience lab tells Wili that his illness can be cured by what?

3. How do Allison and Angus react when they see planes flying near their crash site?

4. Wili's sickness causes what to fall out easily?

5. Who does Paul think will be able to help Wili?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the relationship between the Tinkers and the Authority?

2. How is Wili treated at Paul's house?

3. Explain the factors that contributed to Wili's decision to stay with Paul.

4. What traits do Wili and Paul share?

5. What are Paul's reasons for accepting Wili as an apprentice?

6. According to the bioscientists, what is the nature of and cure for Wili's disease?

7. How did Wili's parent's react when they discovered his illness?

8. What is Wili's plan when he arrives at Paul's home?

9. Which group does Mike betray by taking Wili to the bioscientists?

10. How does Paul help Allison escape from the Authority?

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