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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Taliesin leave his home?
(a) His parents got sick and sent him away.
(b) It was destroyed.
(c) He was called as the new bard.
(d) He was kidnapped.

2. What does Jen say when David confronts Jen about Dr. Owen?
(a) It is not her place to be in charge.
(b) He has to talk to Peter.
(c) It will work out for the best.
(d) She didn't know what she was doing.

3. What do the children use the maps of Wales to do?
(a) Chart their progress.
(b) Create art.
(c) Supplement their history lessons.
(d) Explore the area.

4. What does David say about the wild animals spotted in the fields?
(a) There were always wolves in America.
(b) He thinks the hunt is a bad idea.
(c) There haven't been wolves in Wales for generations.
(d) He has never been on a hunt.

5. How does David get to Cardiff?
(a) He drives his car.
(b) He takes the train.
(c) He rides a bike.
(d) He takes the bus.

6. How does Dr. Rhys know his books didn't influence Peter's stories?
(a) The book is not easy to read.
(b) The stories are more accurate.
(c) They began before Christmas.
(d) They don't match up.

7. Who tells the police about the wolf kill?
(a) Mr. Roberts.
(b) David.
(c) Peter.
(d) Gwilym.

8. What does Becky say about the priceless bowl in the museum?
(a) It should be cleaned up.
(b) She has seen lots of things like it.
(c) It doesn't look special.
(d) The person who found it should get to keep it.

9. What does Peter want to see in Cardiff?
(a) The castle.
(b) The market place.
(c) The museum.
(d) The train station.

10. What does David consult someone about at the end of the book?
(a) How to handle the key situation.
(b) Where to go on vacation.
(c) How to change the house.
(d) Where to take a job.

11. What does Jen worry people in town are doing when Mrs. Davies is away?
(a) Pitying her.
(b) Waiting for her to fail.
(c) Criticizing her.
(d) Judging her.

12. Why does Rhian say she can't explain the fire in the sky?
(a) It was a message.
(b) It was supernatural.
(c) It was meant to be mysterious.
(d) It wasn't real.

13. What kind of home was Taliesin born in?
(a) A hut.
(b) A mansion.
(c) A palace.
(d) A cottage.

14. John Owen has a large collection of ______________.
(a) Lutes.
(b) Harp keys.
(c) Ancient harps.
(d) Books.

15. What makes Peter so sad when he is sick?
(a) He has to give up the key.
(b) He saw Taliesin killed.
(c) The key has lost his magic.
(d) His family doesn't love him anymore.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Roberts do for a living?

2. Where does David meet his family in Cardiff?

3. What does Peter say he has in common with Dr. Owen?

4. What is Gwilym frantic about after the trip to the museum?

5. What interrupts Jen's conversation with Dr. Owens?

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