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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. The coracle is made of __________.
(a) Wood.
(b) Leather.
(c) Metal.
(d) Twine.
2. What do the children do together while the storm rages?
(a) Write letters.
(b) Play cards.
(c) Pop corn kernels.
(d) Do their homework.
3. How was Welsh history passed down?
(a) Through poems.
(b) Through writings.
(c) Through paintings.
(d) Through songs.
4. Why does Jen not like Mrs. Davies when they first meet?
(a) She speaks ill of her mother.
(b) She talks on the phone all day.
(c) She expects Jen to help.
(d) She doesn't allow sweets.
5. Whom does Jen live with at the beginning of the book?
(a) Her nanny.
(b) Her aunt.
(c) Her cousin.
(d) Her grandmother.
6. What does Peter listen for when he gets lonely?
(a) The key singing.
(b) The wind blowing.
(c) The conversations of others.
(d) The birds singing.
7. Why was Welsh history passed down the way it was?
(a) There was no other way to preserve it.
(b) The people couldn't read and write.
(c) It was illegal to keep records.
(d) Their language was fractured.
8. What does David make for Jen to help her keep up with her schoolwork?
(a) A chance to audit college courses.
(b) A reading list.
(c) A graduation packet.
(d) A science experiment.
9. Where is Dr. Rhys first seen in the book?
(a) The market place.
(b) The university.
(c) A restaurant.
(d) A gift shop.
10. What does Taliesin know as he leaves Elphin on the ship?
(a) They will be together soon.
(b) They will get their revenge on the pirates.
(c) He will never see Elphin again.
(d) He is doing the right thing.
11. What happens to Peter while he is confronted about the coracle?
(a) He hears the key sing.
(b) He begins to cry.
(c) He faints.
(d) He has a vision.
12. What does Jen tell her father would help the family be happy?
(a) Talking about their mother.
(b) Having more money.
(c) Getting therapy.
(d) Being together.
13. Why do the children wake up so early on the day after Christmas?
(a) To go hiking.
(b) To enjoy Boxing Day.
(c) To get work done.
(d) To see Jen off.
14. Where is Peter when he wakes up from the vision of Taliesin leaving Elphin on the ship?
(a) His bedroom.
(b) The library.
(c) The kitchen.
(d) Becky's room.
15. What does Peter do to make Jen mad when she stays?
(a) He is aloof.
(b) He makes messes.
(c) He steals her books.
(d) He does the laundry for her.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is a coracle?
2. Where does Jen live at the beginning of the book?
3. What does Peter hate learning in school?
4. What does Jen like to do with Becky during her visit?
5. What is Gwylam's hobby?
This section contains 434 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) |
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