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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Eragon say he won't be able to help with the scrolls?

2. Who is the only person that Sloan seems to care for?

3. What does Eragon tell Saphira was his mistake at Yazuac?

4. What happens when Eragon climbs onto Saphira's back to calm her?

5. What problem does Saphira face when the storm hits her?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the sword that is given to Eragon by Brom.

2. Describe how things are for Eragon, Brom and Saphira once the storm has passed.

3. What is Angela able to tell Eragon about his future when she reads the dragon bones?

4. Explain why Eragon feels so out of place in Teirm when they are first walking to Joed's house?

5. What does Brom tell Eragon when Eragon demands to know who was the Dragon Rider that owned the elven made sword Brom gave him?

6. Describe the dragon's appearance after emerging from its egg.

7. What does Brom tell Eragon when Eragon asks about the conversation he heard Brom and Jeod having about Brom being in Carvahall.

8. What does Horst advise Eragon to do after the strangers arrive asking questions about the blue stone?

9. Why does Eragon try to keep Saphira a secret from his family?

10. Describe Eragon's first flight on Saphira.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is it so important to Eragon to keep control of his future? Would Eragon have been as accepting of going with Arya if the Mourning Sage had not come to Eragon after Eragon's battle with Durza? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Murtagh isn't willing to let the Twins into his mind. Explain what he likely meant when he said that his mind is the last sanctuary he has? Would Murtagh ever have consented to letting the Twins into his mind? Is it understandable that the Varden are so careful and protective?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the impact that Dras-Leona had on Eragon in terms of the priests' sacrifice and the slaves that are sold. What does this city relate to the reader? Explain.

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