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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of the Sign-Seeker section, what is engraved on the two towering oak doors?

2. Two days after his birthday, how does Will's relationship with the animals change?

3. What does Mr. Stanton say about what happened to Will's ornament letter?

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

5. What does Will do to tell Mr. Dawson about Maggie being an agent of the Dark?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Walker mean when he states, "It's so heavy...I've been carrying it for so long."

2. What are the parallels between the Rider's black stallion and the white mare that Will commands?

3. What is the importance of the white mare appearing to Will in the woods?

4. Why does Maggie claim the Walker stole the sign from her?

5. Why does Will use his powers to put the branch on fire?

6. What is the importance of music in the Midwinter Day section of the novel?

7. What is the importance of the third sign?

8. Why is the Rider unable to take the Walker and Will?

9. In what ways does the author imply that the iron ornament is important?

10. How does Will try to warn Old George Dawson about Maggie being an agent of the Dark?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the relationship between Will and Merriman? What is special or significant about their bond and their relationship?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the act of catching someone out of time and why it is an important tool for both the Light and the Dark.

Essay Topic 3

Why is the Dark associated with the cold and with rooks?

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