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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Kris go every chance he gets?
(a) To visit his grandparents.
(b) Into the mountains to climb.
(c) Out on the ocean.
(d) Dirk's home.

2. What surprises Kris about Talia?
(a) That she has not been with a man before.
(b) That she likes him.
(c) That she is so kind.
(d) That she is pretty tough.

3. What does one tree do in the windstorm?
(a) It destroys the supply shed.
(b) It fell and broke into tiny pieces because it was so brittle from the cold.
(c) It falls and smashes one corner of the Waystation's roof.
(d) It falls against the wind.

4. What does Kris realize about Talia's shields?
(a) That they are designed in a diamond fashion.
(b) That they were never properly fixed in place.
(c) That they are almost impenetrable.
(d) That they shield positive emotions but not negative ones.

5. What do Kris and Talia think their dreams are saying?
(a) That there are dangerous magical creatures in the woods.
(b) That they need to set up a defensive perimeter.
(c) To leave the Waystation as soon as possible.
(d) To move their supplies into the Waystation.

6. What does Kris suggest they do to alert anyone passing by on the road?
(a) He camp out by the road.
(b) Nothing since they don't want to alert brigands.
(c) Plow their way from the road to the waystation.
(d) Place signals.

7. What does Kris realize about Talia's feelings towards Dirk?
(a) She is interested in Dirk.
(b) He has no idea about her feelings towards Dirk.
(c) She sees Dirk as a brother figure.
(d) She was interested in Dirk until Kris and her made love.

8. What does Kris explain to Talia?
(a) About his life bond with another Herald who died.
(b) About Midsummer celebrations.
(c) About a Companion's need to be involved with other Companions sexually.
(d) About Dirk's music.

9. How does Talia act on the way to the Border?
(a) Witty.
(b) Surly.
(c) Silent and withdrawn.
(d) Lively.

10. What does Talia worry about doing?
(a) Driving Rolan away.
(b) Driving Kris over the edge.
(c) Driving herself crazy.
(d) Driving Kris and his Companion away.

11. Why are Kris and Talia commanded to leave the village that is full of ill people?
(a) So they can go gather herbs on a mountainside several days journey away.
(b) So they can ride for help.
(c) They have finished their work.
(d) So they do not contract the illness also.

12. Why does Lord Orthallen hate Midwinter?
(a) It is the most costly time for providing food to the needy.
(b) There are so many petitions to consider.
(c) Too many festivities.
(d) It is when everyone crowds into the city.

13. How does Skif say Dirk is acting as far as Talia is concerned?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Jealous.
(c) Uninterested.
(d) Like a man with a lifebond.

14. What does Talia worry about concerning her gift and Kris?
(a) That Kris is still afraid of Talia's gifts.
(b) That Kris will report back to his uncle in a negative light.
(c) That Kris will want Talia to use her gifts to influence Dirk.
(d) That she may have unintentionally used her gift to influence Kris' feelings about her..

15. How long do they think they might be snowed in?
(a) Several days.
(b) One day.
(c) A month.
(d) A week.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Talia say she could easily do concerning Kris?

2. How many potential Heralds were chosen this Spring?

3. What is in the package Dirk sends Talia?

4. About what does Kris worry concerning him and Talia?

5. What did Dirk think about when he appeared to be chosen by Ahrodie?

(see the answer keys)

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