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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 find he can do that will give them water while in the Hadarac Desert?
(a) Turn sand to water
(b) Call upon the birds to bring water
(c) Pull water to the surface
(d) Drink the blood of the desert creatures

2. What does Arya tell Eragon that makes him feel that he is not in control of his own destiny?
(a) That he must go to the elves
(b) Eragon and Saphira must listen to the elven high council
(c) Eragon will be forced to make his home in Dras-Leona
(d) That he will have to face Galbatorix

3. What does Murtagh explain that he was doing?
(a) Traveling to a neighboring city
(b) Looking for lost sheep
(c) Following the Ra'zac
(d) Hunting night animals

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

5. What does Saphira discover about the Urgal's that are closing in on them while they are in the Beor Mountains' forest?
(a) They are lead by the Shade
(b) They are much larger than normal
(c) They are on four legged beasts
(d) They are wearing dresses

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Saphira suggest might be the reason for Murtagh's story if Murtagh is making them up?

2. When they are out of the Hadarac Desert what does Eragon decide to do to try and save the elf?

3. What does Eragon realize when he wakes up in his cell?

4. Why does Eragon believe the elf is unconscious at first?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What reason does Murtagh give for killing Torkenbrand?

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

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

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

5. Describe the scene in which Eragon's mind is probed by the bald man?

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

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 does Angela explain was the curse Brom carried?

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

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

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