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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. What did Dirk think about when he appeared to be chosen by Ahrodie?
(a) That he was too ugly to be Chosen.
(b) That he was afraid to ride.
(c) That his cousin would be a better Herald.
(d) That his parents would be ashamed of him as a Herald.

2. What does Talia learn from one of the restless chirras?
(a) That there is a caravan headed their way.
(b) That there is a bear nearby.
(c) That there is a wolf pack nearby.
(d) That a blizzard is coming soon.

3. About what does Kris worry concerning him and Talia?
(a) That he will become too attached to Talia.
(b) That Talia will no longer be interested in Dirk.
(c) That Talia will expect marriage.
(d) That Talia will become pregnant.

4. About what does Kris worry regarding Talia?
(a) That he will never trust her.
(b) That he hurt her feelings.
(c) That he has ruined her as a Herald.
(d) That he insulted her.

5. Who is Kerithwyn?
(a) Another Herald who arrives at the village.
(b) A wandering monk.
(c) A healer that Talia fetches.
(d) A seer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What can Companions do to help Talia?

2. About what does Talia worry?

3. What will they do for the time they are snowed in?

4. Who are Dirk's parents?

5. What does Kris intend to do soon regarding Talia?

Short Essay Questions

1. What news does Skif bring from the city?

2. Describe the confrontation between Kris and Talia as they finally reach the road after clearing a path from the Waystation.

3. Why do Kris and Talia increase their pace when they are approaching a tiny hamlet near the Border?

4. What do Kris and Talia learn about the Companions that starts Talia into training to control her gift?

5. Describe the conversation between Kris and Talia about Lord Orthallen.

6. What causes an emotional outburst once Kris and Talia are settled into the Waystation?

7. How do Talia and Kris work through their relationship?

8. What two concepts does Talia begin to learn in order to control her gift?

9. What happens while Kris and Talia are dreaming in the Waystation?

10. What does Kris tell Talia about Dirk?

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