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Quiz about The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper

"The Dark is Rising" by Susan Cooper Quiz

This is a quiz about the second book in the classic "Dark is Rising" series.

A multiple-choice quiz by simpsonator. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
simpsonator

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
221,510

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
353

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of the sign-seeker? Hint

James Stanton

Max Stanton

Gwen Stanton

Will Stanton

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of the Witch Girl who works at Dawson's farm? Hint

The Lady

Farmer Dawson

Maggie Barnes

Old George

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many signs are there? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. When does Will receive the first Sign? Hint

Christmas Day

Midwinter Day

New Year's Day

New Year's Eve

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who is one Dark Lord? Hint

The Walker

The Swimmer

The Flyer

The Rider

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who is Will's oldest brother?
Hint

James

Max

Stephen

Robin

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who is Merriman's servant? Hint

Dawkin

The Rider

Jim Barnes

Hawkin

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Question 8 of 10

8. What book does Will learn the Old One's magic from? Hint

A History of Sorcery

The Book of Spells

The Book of Gramarye

The Old One's book

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who owns the Manor? Hint

Miss Day

Miss Greydawn

Miss Greythorne

Miss Greyhorn

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Question 10 of 10

10. What Sign does Will find on Christmas Day? Hint

Stone

Wood

Iron

Bronze

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the sign-seeker?

Answer: Will Stanton

Will is a newly awakened Old One.

2. What is the name of the Witch Girl who works at Dawson's farm?

Answer: Maggie Barnes

Maggie is lying to Farmer Dawson, an Old One, to spy on Will.

3. How many signs are there?

Answer: 6

The signs are Iron, Bronze, Wood, Stone, Water and Fire.

4. When does Will receive the first Sign?

Answer: Midwinter Day

Midwinter Day is also Will's birthday.

5. Who is one Dark Lord?

Answer: The Rider

The Rider disguised himself as Mr. Stanton's friend.

6. Who is Will's oldest brother?

Answer: Stephen

Stephen is in the Navy.

7. Who is Merriman's servant?

Answer: Hawkin

Hawkin later betrayed Merriman.

8. What book does Will learn the Old One's magic from?

Answer: The Book of Gramarye

The book was hidden in the grandfather clock.

9. Who owns the Manor?

Answer: Miss Greythorne

Merriman was once Miss Greythorne's butler.

10. What Sign does Will find on Christmas Day?

Answer: Stone

It was glowing in the altar of the church.

Source: Author simpsonator

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