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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 Murtagh show Eragon in an attempt to prove that he holds no loyalty to Morzan or to Galbatorix?
(a) A secrete hand shake
(b) A scar on his back made by Morzan
(c) A letter decreed by Galbatorix for Murtagh's death
(d) The images of Morzan killing Murtagh's mother

2. What does Brom discover will happen within the next week at Dras-Leona?
(a) Galbatorix will visit
(b) A shipment of new oil is coming in
(c) The Urgals will invade
(d) There is to be a festival

3. What does Eragon find when he enters small towns after leaving Dras-Leona?
(a) Rumors of other Dragon Riders being made
(b) Pictures of Saphira
(c) People telling tells of the dragon attack at Gil'ead
(d) Wanted posters with his description

4. Why does Murtagh explain that he didn't remove Eragon's chains?
(a) Murtagh didn't trust him
(b) Saphira wouldn't let him near
(c) Brom took all his attention
(d) Murtag didn't have the ability to undo them

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do they see while in the Hadarac Desert that makes them feel tiny and awe struck?

2. Where does Murtagh hit the Shade with his arrow?

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

4. What one subject do both Eragon and Murtagh avoid while traveling?

5. What does Saphira tell Eragon when he tries to talk to her about how mad Brom is for not killing the Urgals?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. When Eragon is to the point that he can escape what delima does he face in the beginning of the chapter "Fighting Shadows"?

9. 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?

10. 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?

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