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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 job does Einar perform after his attempt to leave the village ends in failure?
(a) Fisherman.
(b) Weaver.
(c) Shepherd.
(d) Veterinarian.

2. What gift does Einar give to Claire once she is well enough to receive gifts?
(a) A rosebush.
(b) A straw hat.
(c) A basket of raspberries.
(d) A kitten.

3. What reason does Einar give Claire for why she must start her climb in the nighttime?
(a) So that she can practice her handholds and footholds without the benefit of light.
(b) So that she will not be near the top of the cliff in the darkness.
(c) So that Alys will not discover that she is gone.
(d) So that the seagulls will not attack her.

4. Claire goes to see Einar on a winter day primarily in order to ask him about what aspect of his past?
(a) The loss of his brother.
(b) His attempt to climb out.
(c) His lack of a mother.
(d) His relationship with his birth mother.

5. What scent does Alys believe has caused the triggering of Claire's memory?
(a) Pine needles.
(b) Meat.
(c) Grass.
(d) Tea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Claire do in order to repel another bird attack?

2. How had Einar's mother died?

3. What activity does Einar teach Claire how to do with a rope?

4. What is the one detail of Claire's arrival in the village that remains constant over time?

5. What is the most severe injury Claire receives as a result of the bird attack?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Einar reveal to Claire about his father?

2. How is Trademaster's appearance described in the narrative?

3. What does Alys tell Claire about the power of scent?

4. What is the relationship between Alys and Old Benedikt?

5. What elements of the job of fisherman make it dangerous for villagers who undertake the position?

6. What does Claire decide to do in order to regain her lost memories?

7. What is the reason for Bryn's falling into despair and how does Alys try to help?

8. What is the significance of Claire's outburst after Bryn gives birth to a healthy baby girl?

9. What advice does Alys give to Tall Andras when he expresses a romantic interest in Claire?

10. What exercises does Einar give Claire to do until the winter is over?

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