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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 does Eragon see when he attacks Durza's mind?
(a) Durza's childhood memories
(b) The death of Eragon's mother
(c) Durza in a green dress
(d) Durza's plans to take over the Empire

2. What does Ajihad say that they believe is the reason for the trouble the Verdan have had against Galbatorix?
(a) Galbatorix's power is growing
(b) Galbatorix has a mental connection with a member of the Verdan
(c) Traitor or Traitors within their ranks
(d) Galbatorix has been watching CSPAN

3. What does the Mourning Sage tell Eragon not to do when Eragon wakes up?
(a) Let his mental barriers down
(b) Trust the Twins
(c) Tell anyone that they have spoken
(d) Use magic too quickly

4. What happens when Saphira tries to take Eragon to the top of the Beor Mountains?
(a) Saphira faints
(b) Eragon blacks out
(c) They spot the Ra'zac
(d) They find a magic wand

5. What does the Shade ask Eragon for that Eragon doesn't know?
(a) The location of the Varden
(b) Eragon's true name
(c) Saphira's location
(d) Eragon's mother's location

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eragon realize about his water?

2. What does Murtagh have to do with his horse after Saphira carries across the Ramr River?

3. Why does Ajihad refuse to tell Eragon the name of the Twins?

4. What does Hrothgar tell Eragon about Orik that surprises Eragon?

5. What does Ayra tell Eragon that he needs to do if they don't reach the Varden in time to save her?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the chapter "The Mourning Sage" what does Eragon dream?

2. Describe the cathedral at Dras-Leona where Eragon enters.

3. What does Eragon find on the elf's unconscious body while in the chapter "A Warrior and a Healer?"

4. Describe the magical test that the Twins put Eragon through.

5. Explain how Murtagh came to be an enemy of Galbatorix?

6. Explain how Murtagh and Eragon's relationship develops in the chapter "Capture at Gil'ead?"

7. Explain Eragon's reaction when he is able to call forth an image of the young girl he has been seeing in his dreams?

8. Why is Brom so angry with Eragon after Eragon had insulted the Urgal's master and let them live?

9. What does Eragon see when he touches Durza's mind?

10. Why is Brom concerned about Galbatorix coming to Dras-Leona?

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