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

2. When Murtagh and Eragon are surrounded while traveling to the Varden what do they men that try and capture them want?

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

4. What does Murtagh say about the path leading through the Hadarac Desert?

5. What does Saphira say may be the safest thing to do after the Ra'zac are killed?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Eragon learn from the Ra'zac that capture him and Brom outside of Dras-Leona?

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

3. 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?

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

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

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

9. 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?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Brom and Garrow are both looked at as father figures to Eragon. Eragon continual says that Garrow raised him and is like a father to him and Eragon has the words "Like a father to me" written on Brom's grave.

1) In what ways are Garrow and Brom alike? In what ways do they differ?

2) What effect does it have on Eragon that he looses both of the men that he viewed this way?

Essay Topic 2

Eragon sees the slavery going on in Dras-Leona and it makes him angry enough to fight. Despite this when he is surrounded by the slavers Eragon tells Saphira to show mercy to them. Is Eragon wrong to tell her to let them escape if they try? Why is Eragon determined to show compassion to these men? What does it say about Eragon that he has retained his compassion despite his loss?

Essay Topic 3

1) Speculate on the reasons that Angela came to Farthen Dyr. Are they the same reasons that Solembum came?

2) Does Angela know more than she tells Eragon?

3) Explain Angela's role in the story.

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