Since I'm getting fed up with every single company out there giving me (trying to, at least) their own "take-home assessment" I flat-out refused to do such a thing. The initial interview was very positive, the 2nd interview with a technical person was, too. We did a pair-programming (in lieu of the take-home test) exercise that allowed me to learn about how they think and work and allowed them to see how I think and work. If you ask me, this is infinitely better than a "2-hour" take-home test that always ends up being 8+ hours if you want to do it right.
Further calls with people higher up the chain of command were all positive as well. They seem like a driven bunch of people who get things done and don't beat around the bush. I like that.
Communication is direct, easy, fast, and efficient. My start date is in a few months (per my own request, to finish up some freelance work) and that was absolutely fine. I can't wait to get started!