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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. Why is Ben sent to the castle?
2. One of the deliverers leaves Peter a note with the second object they delivered. What is in the note?
3. Which character is most pleased about the king's illness and death?
4. How does Flagg deflect suspicion?
5. How does Thomas react when he feels neglected by his father?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is ironic about Peter turning to Anders Peyna for help.
2. Why is it important to know that Peter likes to play with his mother's dollhouse?
3. What does Thomas do to attempt to win his father's favor?
4. What causes Thomas to change his mind about wanting to be king?
5. How do the people of Delain react when Peter is arrested?
6. Why is Flagg afraid of Peter?
7. Under what conditions does Peter agree to set aside his crown and face the trial?
8. Why does Flagg want to kill Sasha?
9. Who is more popular with the people, Roland or Sasha? Why?
10. What does Ben's refusal to take money from Anders Peyna say about his character?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
It took Peter at least five years to fashion the rope he used to escape. What does his patience and determination tell you about Peter? Do you think he could have considered other means of escape? If so, what? Support your answers with examples from the story.
Essay Topic 3
Thomas suffers from shame and guilt. Write a brief essay in which you explain what causes these feelings in Thomas and what you think he could have done differently to avoid such feelings. How do the shame and guilt trap him, and how does that entrapment add to the story?
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