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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the author add to the suspense about Peter's plans?
(a) He reveals everything the prisoner is thinking.
(b) He tells the reader only a little of what the prisoner is up to.
(c) He has the character make up several sets of plans.
(d) He does not tell the reader what things the prisoner demands.

2. How do Ben's parents feel about his relationship with Peter?
(a) They are proud.
(b) They are unconcerned.
(c) They are frightened.
(d) They do not meddle in their son's business.

3. Which character is most pleased about the king's illness and death?
(a) Flagg.
(b) Peter.
(c) Roland.
(d) Thomas.

4. What causes the queen's death?
(a) A poisoned drink.
(b) Childbirth.
(c) A knife wound.
(d) A broken heart.

5. Which of the following is an ironic twist in this story?
(a) All witnesses have suitable alibies.
(b) The actual murderer is called as a witness.
(c) The witnesses are all found guilty.
(d) The judge does not want to try the case because it involves the king.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is used as evidence in finding Peter guilty?

2. What is Flagg's ultimate goal?

3. When a group of men recognize Peter's long-time friend, what happens?

4. What does the incident with the horse tell you about Peter?

5. Peter sends a note to the Judge-General requesting two things. What are they?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is more popular with the people, Roland or Sasha? Why?

2. Why does it seem atypical that as a prisoner Peter would refuse to eat and just spend his time looking out the window?

3. How does Flagg frame Peter for the murder of Roland?

4. Who is ultimately responsible for Sasha's death, and how does it come about?

5. Why is Ben attacked on his way home from the market and what does he do about it?

6. Why is Roland not concerned that his son wants to play with a dollhouse?

7. What are Flagg's motives in befriending Thomas?

8. What character traits are revealed in Peter through the incident with the horse?

9. Describe Thomas as a young boy and tell what makes him feel as he does.

10. What are some of the different roles Flagg has played?

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