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

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

3. What does Brom tell Eragon a wizard waits on before they begin in a wizard's duel?
(a) To breach the opponents mind
(b) To find the center peace within one's self
(c) To think of a wonderful spell
(d) For the bell to ring

4. What does Murtagh have to do with his horse after Saphira carries across the Ramr River?
(a) Kill it
(b) Let it run off
(c) Give it a sleeping drug
(d) Tie it down

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Saphira tries to take Eragon to the top of the Beor Mountains?

2. What does Arya tell Eragon that makes him feel that he is not in control of his own destiny?

3. What does Eragon see while in Dras-Leona that makes him extremely angry?

4. When Murtagh and Eragon are surrounded while traveling to the Varden what do they men that try and capture them want?

5. Why does Angela say that she wants to be in Farthen Dur?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Eragon and Murtagh argue about when discussing ways to escape those foiling them in the chapter "Water from Sand?"

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

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

4. Explain Eragon's feelings when Murtagh first says that he wants to ride with him.

5. Describe the rituals conducted by the priests in Dras-Leona.

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

7. What does Angela explain was the curse Brom carried?

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

9. Explain why Eragon is so confused after Murtagh kills Torkenbrand.

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

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