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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. When Eragon describes the Shade he fought to Ajihad where does Ajihad say that the Shade, Durza, got the scratch on his blade?

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

3. What does Murtagh NOT tell Eragon is in the Hadarac Desert?

4. What does the Shade tell Eragon he came for?

5. What does Hrothgar tell Eragon is wrong with having a Rider for a king?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

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

5. What does Eragon see when he touches Durza's mind?

6. Explain Eragon's reaction when he is able to call forth an image of the young girl he has been seeing in his dreams?

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

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

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

10. What reason does Murtagh give for killing Torkenbrand?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Eragon and Saphira are the two main characters. Describe Eragon's character. Describe Saphira's character. Would the relationship have seemed different if Saphira had been male? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

1) List the mythical creatures found in the story.

2) In what ways are these creatures alike? In what ways are they different?

3) Are Solembum and Saphira viewed more as people or more like pets? explain.

Essay Topic 3

Angela read Eragon's future. Is it possible that Eragon wished he hadn't had his future read after Brom's death? In what ways did Angela's reading aid Eragon?

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