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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: The Finding; Midwinter Day.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the heap of snow that falls into Will's bedroom, what does Will see, but Paul doesn't?
(a) A bird.
(b) A black feather.
(c) A note.
(d) A piece of wood.

2. Who is snoring from the other bed when Will wakes up?
(a) Paul.
(b) James.
(c) Robin.
(d) Stephen.

3. What does John Smith mean when he tells Will, "It is your privilege. Take hold of her mane where you can reach it, and you will see"?
(a) He means that Will cannot do what he wants.
(b) He means that Will is chosen.
(c) He means that he doesn't have to pay.
(d) He means that Will can walk on his own.

4. To Will, the red-haired man in the dark robes who is seated on his black stallion looks like what?
(a) A statue.
(b) A dark cloud.
(c) A rook.
(d) Danger.

5. Why doesn't Will go near the family's two dogs?
(a) The dogs are ill.
(b) He fears they will reject him.
(c) He doesn't like them.
(d) They snarled at him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the blacksmith stop Will from taking the stranger's food offering?

2. What symbols are on the horseshoes that John Smith puts on the mare?

3. What does Will want more than anything for his birthday?

4. In the opening scene of Part One, what does James proclaim there are too many of?

5. Why doesn't Will fall asleep right away when he gets into bed?

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