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Susan CooperThe Dark Is Rising
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1973A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Exam Answer Key
Multiple Choice
1. B (Part 1, Chapter 1)
2. D (Part 1, Chapter 1)
3. C (Part 1, Chapter 2)
4. A (Part 1, Chapter 3)
5. B (Part 1, Chapter 4)
6. D (Part 2, Chapter 5)
7. D (Part 2, Chapter 7)
8. B (Part 2, Chapter 6, 7)
9. B (Part 2, Chapter 8)
10. B (Part 3, Chapter 9)
11. B (Part 3, Chapter 11)
12. C (Part 3, Chapter 11)
13. A (Part 3, Chapter 12)
14. D (Part 3, Chapter 12)
15. A (Part 3, Chapter 13)
Long Answer
1. The magic fire is a sure sign to the Dark that an Old One is there. The rooks go to tell the Dark that Will is there, and the witch-girl, Maggie Barnes, puts a spell on Will and almost gets the signs before Merriman arrives. Will’s motivation for starting the fire is also questionable, as he is largely intoxicated with his newfound powers. (Part 1, Chapter 4)
2. Because Paul and the rector have learned too much about the world of the Old Ones that Will lives in. Paul seems almost afraid of him, and Will doesn’t want his brother to pull away from him. (Part 2, Chapter 8)
3. Mortals have free will, so the Light cannot interfere with their choices. Once Hawkin is unconscious, he can no longer call the Dark into the manor. (Part 3, Chapter 10)
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