Multiple Choice and Long Answer questions create ideal opportunities for whole-book review, unit exam, or summative assessments.

Multiple Choice

1. In Chapter 1, what do the rooks do that seems particularly strange and frightening to Will?

A) One of them drops a chestnut at Will’s feet.

B) They attack the tramp.

C) They attack Will.

D) They roost in the treetops.

2. Why does Will’s father suggest they should have a special ceremony for Will’s birthday?

A) Because it has begun to snow

B) Because his sister Mary had one, so Will should have one too

C) Because the animals are afraid of him

D) Because turning 11 is a significant occasion

3. What is it that wakes Will on his birthday morning?

A) His skylight is broken and his room is cold.

B) He hears the sound of a Smith’s hammer.

C) He hears a strain of beautiful music.

D) His brother Robin is snoring.

4. Why does Will put out the fire in the hall rather than the candle as Merriman told him?

A) He is trying to prove that he is not an Old One.

B) He wants to impress the Lady.

C) He thinks the room is too hot.

D) He wants to prove he is stronger than Merriman.

5. Why is Tramps Alley called Oldway Road?

A) It dates back to Roman times.

B) It is one of the roads used by the Old Ones.

C) It was named after someone called Mr.