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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 do the Varden say was Arya's position when they pull her off of Saphira?
(a) Traitor to the elves
(b) Dragon-egg courier
(c) Magician to Galbatorix
(d) The daughter of Ajihad

2. What surprises Eragon when he enters the cathedral?
(a) Shades
(b) Ra'zac
(c) Urgals
(d) The amount of dust

3. What does Saphira say about the desert when they finally reach Hadarac?
(a) She feels like it is watching them
(b) It is omnious
(c) She feels she was meant for the desert
(d) She thinks that something is beneath the sand

4. When Eragon returns to the cave what does Saphira tell Eragon to wear?
(a) His new shoes
(b) Brom's cloak
(c) A green tunic
(d) Zar'roc

5. What does Murtagh say about the path leading through the Hadarac Desert?
(a) It is full of slave traders
(b) It will be easy
(c) He has friends there
(d) It is a desperate path

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Saphira tell Eragon that Brom had said he believed to be true?

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

3. What does Saphira and the others watch run by when they reach the edge of the Hadarac Desert?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. As Eragon, Murtagh, Saphira and the elf are beginning their journey to the Ramr River what thoughts does Eragon have in regards to returning home to Roran?

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

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

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

5. 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?

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

7. After they are out of the Hadarac Desert what does Eragon feel his new drive has become along with vengence for the death of Brom and Garrow?

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

9. What does Eragon learn from the Ra'zac that capture him and Brom outside of Dras-Leona?

10. In the chapter "Diamond Tomb" what does Eragon find curious about Murtagh?

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