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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 accuse Saphira of when she comments on Arya's shapeless form?
(a) Disliking Arya
(b) Having a bad sense of humor
(c) Being jelous
(d) Being cranky

2. What does Eragon suggest doing to get close to the Ra'zac?
(a) Announce that there is a dragon close by
(b) Pretend to be women
(c) Introduce themselves as bards
(d) Take the place of the slaves

3. What does Murtagh say is the reason he can't let the Twins into his mind?
(a) There are secret memories
(b) His mind is to weak
(c) It is his last sanctuary
(d) It hurts too much

4. What does Brom tell Eragon to do if he is ever faced with a wizard's duel?
(a) Run away
(b) Call upon the spirits
(c) Use Saphira's help
(d) Remember all his magic words

5. What did the Ra'zac threaten Saphira with that kept her from attacking?
(a) Breaking the remaining eggs
(b) An unmerciful pillow fight
(c) Killing Eragon
(d) Killing Brom

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eragon see the soldiers carrying that causes him shock?

2. How do they cross the Ramr River when they come to it?

3. Why does Murtagh advise against removing Brom's bandages?

4. What does Murtagh tell Eragon about Zar'roc that Eragon didn't already know?

5. What is Eragon told will happen if he doesn't willingly submit to the mind probing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Eragon is approached for a blessing of an orphaned child?

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

3. When Eragon and Saphira first enter the Hadarac Desert what does Saphira tell Eragon about the desert?

4. When Eragon awakes in a cell in the chapter "Du Sundavar Freohr" what does Eragon realize?

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

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. What reason does Murtagh give for killing Torkenbrand?

9. Describe Murtagh's prison cell and how he is treated when Eragon goes to visit him.

10. What explanation do Eragon and Saphira give to King Hrothgar when he asks them why they are with the Verdan and choose to side against the Empire?

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