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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Rosalind informs David that who helped her prepare to flee?
(a) Her father.
(b) Axel.
(c) Old Jacob.
(d) Her mother.

2. As the runaways move deeper into Wild Country, what decision are David and Rosalind unable to make without Michael’s guidance?
(a) Whether or not to turn back.
(b) Whether or not to fight the search party.
(c) Whether or not to change direction.
(d) Whether or not to get rid of the great-horses.

3. Who is Jerome Skinner?
(a) A man fleeing Waknuk for having a deviation.
(b) A traveler coming from Newf.
(c) A man who lives near the woods and sees Sally and Katherine running.
(d) A man searching for an escaped mutant.

4. After David, Petra, and Rosalind flee, Michael informs David that he plans to join a search party and report the group is headed in which direction?
(a) Northeast.
(b) Northwest.
(c) Southeast.
(d) Southwest.

5. What does David’s mother call her sister’s baby?
(a) An angel.
(b) A little mouse.
(c) A monster.
(d) A gift from heaven.

6. A newborn is not formally announced until who approves the baby?
(a) The head of the patrol.
(b) The magistrate.
(c) The inspector.
(d) The local tax collector.

7. When Katherine transmits to the group, how does David describe her thoughts?
(a) As a message she was safe.
(b) As a message of love.
(c) As a warning to flee.
(d) As a cry of agony.

8. Michael informs the runaways that they have been officially proclaimed what?
(a) Runaways.
(b) Abducted children.
(c) Non-human.
(d) Norms.

9. What does Axel think about Anne’s impeding marriage?
(a) Axel believes Anne should tell everyone the truth about her ability.
(b) Axel agrees the marriage is a bad idea.
(c) Axel thinks the marriage is a good idea.
(d) Axel believes David and the others are making a big deal over nothing.

10. According to Michael, why are the authorities particularly determined to capture the runaways, instead of just letting them escape into the Fringes?
(a) Because the authorities want to torture them.
(b) Because the authorities are upset there was no sign the telepathics were different.
(c) Because the authorities want to send them overseas.
(d) Because the authorities want to learn how to become telepathic themselves.

11. Anne leaves behind a letter addressed to whom?
(a) Her parents.
(b) The inspector.
(c) Her sister.
(d) The group of telepathics.

12. How do the telepathics react to news of Anne’s plan to marry?
(a) They are disappointed and refuse to talk to her.
(b) They are happy and want to throw her a party.
(c) They are shocked and think she is joking.
(d) They are upset and try to talk her out of it.

13. After fleeing Waknuk, Rosalind now believes thought-shapes only do what?
(a) Bring trouble.
(b) Create empathy.
(c) Make peace.
(d) Aid communication.

14. What makes the great-horses gallop out of control as the runaways near the forest?
(a) A wild cat attacks them.
(b) A man jumps out of the bushes.
(c) A gunshot whistles past them.
(d) Petra begin to scream.

15. What word best describes David’s aunt after she is rejected by the Strorms?
(a) Defiant.
(b) Ashamed.
(c) Apologetic.
(d) Overjoyed.

Short Answer Questions

1. After his aunt's visit, what does David pray for at night?

2. Axel tells David that praying to take away his ability is what?

3. When the horseman spots David, Rosalind, and Petra, what does Rosalind shoot?

4. According to Axel, what is the cause of the bad season?

5. How does David’s mother react to her sister’s request?

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