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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 is the most frightening aspect of Trademaster's appearance, according to Claire?
(a) His bad breath.
(b) His gloved hands.
(c) His long dark hair.
(d) His dark eyes.

2. How old had Old Benedikt and Alys been the first time they danced?
(a) 12.
(b) 16.
(c) 13.
(d) 19.

3. Alys and Old Benedikt tell Tall Andras that Claire cannot be wed until what condition is met?
(a) Claire's parents are located.
(b) He proves to be a good provider.
(c) The leader of the village gives his consent.
(d) Claire has regained her memory.

4. What quality of the villagers' discovery of Claire is one they have never experienced before?
(a) No newcomer has ever appeared in the village.
(b) They have never seen a girl with red hair.
(c) They have never seen a girl with such pale skin.
(d) They have never seen a girl with blue eyes.

5. In what material does Alys wrap Claire after rubbing her dry with a rough cloth?
(a) Cotton.
(b) Deerskin.
(c) Muslin.
(d) Wool.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the true cause of Claire's memory being triggered when she is making soup in the kitchen with Alys?

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

3. What does Claire do with the signalling rock before she throws it down to Einar?

4. To whose house do the villagers take Claire when they have pulled her from the water?

5. What objects does Claire use to stop the bleeding of her wound?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is Alys's reaction to the news that Claire is training to climb out?

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

5. Though Alys is childless herself, what experience does she have that qualifies her for the care of Claire upon Claire's arrival in the village?

6. What is Trademaster's attitude toward Claire's longing for her son?

7. Why do Bethan, Delwyth, and Eira stop playing a pretend game involving babies and instead switch to playing tea party?

8. What is revealed about the relationship of Old Benedikt and Alys?

9. What is the only thing Claire remembers from her past once she arrives in the village after fleeing the community by boat?

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

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