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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: The Testing; The Coming of the Cold and The Hawk in the Dark.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of Old One is Will, according to the Walker?
(a) An avatar.
(b) An ancient one.
(c) A new awake.
(d) A strong one.

3. What is unique about Will's iron ornament over the last two days since Midwinter's Eve?
(a) It has been cold.
(b) It has been warm for two days.
(c) It has changed colors.
(d) It has been covered in frost.

4. According to Merriman, the next part of Will's quest depends on whom?
(a) Will.
(b) The Lady.
(c) The Rider.
(d) The Walker.

5. What does Miss Greythorne read to the children who have gathered at the manor for safety?
(a) The Bible.
(b) The Phoenix and the Carpet.
(c) The Graymere book.
(d) The Dark is Rising.

Short Answer Questions

1. Outside the manor, which sign is burned into Will's forearm and causes the Rider to fall back?

2. What does Will's sister, Gwen, give him at the end of the Sign-Seeker section of the novel?

3. According to James, where does the Stanton family Christmas tree come from?

4. What does the iron ornament do to Will's fingers?

5. Who betrays Merriman and shapes the course of Will's quest?

(see the answer key)

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