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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. After fleeing from the Ra'zac in Dras-Leona why does Brom say the Ra'zac will be hunting them at night?

2. What does Brom say that the priests in Dras-Leona do to make themselves less connected to the mortal world?

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

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

5. What does Murtagh show Eragon in an attempt to prove that he holds no loyalty to Morzan or to Galbatorix?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

3. What does Brom tell Eragon in "Legacy of a Rider" shortly before Brom dies?

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

5. What explanation do Eragon and Saphira give to King Hrothgar when he asks them why they are with the Verdan and choose to side against the Empire?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Describe the sword, Zar'roc. The sword seems to be a different symbol to different people.

1) Explain the reaction that the sword gets from the Ra'zac, Murtagh, the Varden and the dwarfs. What does the sword mean to Eragon? 2) Given it's past why would Brom have kept the sword?

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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