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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are Roland's sons?

2. Which of the following is a prominent theme in this story?

3. What does the king give his wife on their wedding day?

4. Which of the following enjoys spying on the king?

5. In the note to the Judge-General, Peter makes it seem as though he is doing what?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the people of Delain react when Peter is arrested?

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

3. What are Flagg's plans for Delain?

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

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

6. What causes Thomas to change his mind about wanting to be king?

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

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

9. What is most important to Sasha about Peter's upbringing?

10. Under what conditions does Peter agree to set aside his crown and face the trial?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the dominant themes in The Eyes of the Dragon is sibling rivalry. Discuss the relationship between Peter and Thomas and how that relationship helps move the story along.

Essay Topic 2

Write a brief essay in which you discuss the ending of The Eyes of the Dragon. Tell whether you think it was an effective ending, a predictable ending, or a believable ending. Could the story have ended differently given all the foreshadowing throughout the story? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

As Peter, prepare a defense that you will present to the Judge-General describing why you are not guilty. Use examples from the story to prove how you loved your father and give examples of when you interceded on behalf of others.

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