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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kira say about her sight after Leader has entered Forest?

2. Why is no one being allowed into Ramon's house?

3. What happens when Matty sits on a log that he'd always used for a bench during his previous travels?

4. How far into Forest is Leader when he realizes he's being attacked?

5. What happens to those building the wall in Village as Matty's power is unleashed on the earth?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the discussion between Leader and Matty about Matty's gift.

2. Describe how Matty and Kira cross the swampy area.

3. What are some of the ways Forest attacks Leader?

4. What does Leader do to prepare for his journey into Forest and why?

5. What do Kira and Leader say when Kira reveals Matty's hope for his true name?

6. Describe the conversation between Matty and Kira when Matty says he can fix Kira's leg.

7. Why is Kira scorned by the people of her village and why is she needed?

8. What does Matty find that makes him think of the newly-arrived group at Village?

9. What has Seer discovered about the changes of the Forest from his home and how does he make this discovery?

10. Describe Kira's injuries from the first day in Forest and what she does to try to make the second day of traveling less painful.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are two widows referred to in the story - Stocktender's widow and Gatherer's widow. Why do the two women not have a name of their own? What does this say about the society? What does it say about the people?

Essay Topic 2

What is Kira's gift? What is Matty's gift? What is Leader's gift? What is Seer's gift? Which gift is the most vital and why? Which person is happiest with his or her gift? Why?

Essay Topic 3

What is Matty's gift? How does he discover it? List the four times he uses it. What is the purpose each time? What does Matty think about his gift?

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