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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. What happens when Eragon tells Saphira of the men looking for her egg?
(a) She closes herself off to Eragon
(b) She begins to weep softly
(c) She begins to say the word Murderer
(d) She cowers in fear

2. What reason do the men in Daret give Eragon and Brom for their caution?
(a) Current Urgal attacks
(b) They are outlaws
(c) They have heard stories of wizards on the prowl
(d) They recently were attacked by Ra'zacs

3. After Brom first sees the mark on Eragon's hand what does Brom do as Eragon walks away?
(a) Begins to pray
(b) Whistles
(c) Cries
(d) Laughs

4. What has Brom already left for Roran when Eragon says he needs to leave a message for him?
(a) Some money
(b) A map of their location
(c) A letter
(d) Word with Katrina

5. What does Horst tell Eragon to do with the blue stone as soon as Eragon returns home?
(a) Hide it
(b) Take it to the neighboring kingdom
(c) Get rid of it
(d) Bring it to Sloan

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the elves called the fair people?

2. What does Eragon use to touch the mysterious rock that has appeared where the blast occurred?

3. What stops Eragon from telling Roran about Saphira?

4. What does Eragon tell the guard in the chapter "A Taste of Teirm" had been wrong with Brom when Brom was younger?

5. How does Roran describe the place that he is leaving as he and Eragon walk away from their cabin?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain Eragon's feelings when he first found the stone.

2. What makes Eragon decide to bury the stone?

3. Describe the sword that is given to Eragon by Brom.

4. What lie does Eragon tell Horst happened at the farm?

5. What happens when Eragon is trapped by the two Urgals in the alleyway in Yazuac?

6. In the chapter titled "An Old Friend" describe what Brom says is the best way to help keep Roran safe?

7. What does Brom tell Eragon about a persons true name in the ancient magic language?

8. Describe Eragon's dream while he was passed out?

9. Why does Eragon try to keep Saphira a secret from his family?

10. Describe the dragon's appearance after emerging from its egg.

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