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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 is the final thing that the Twins ask Eragon to do in his magic test?

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

3. Where does Brom say he has been when he returns on Saphira?

4. How does the Mourning Sage say to find him?

5. What does the elf, Ayra tell Eragon is the reason that she hasn't regained consciousness since they rescued her from Gil'ead?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. 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?

7. 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?

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

9. In the chapter "Diamond Tomb" what does Eragon find curious about Murtagh?

10. What happens when Eragon is approached for a blessing of an orphaned child?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

1) When Eragon first realizes that the girl from his dreams is real he is surprised. Why is Eragon so quick to become seemingly protective of a girl he doesn't know.

2) Why does Eragon and Saphira both fear so much for her life? Are Saphira's feelings towards the girl swayed by Eragon's feelings of her?

Essay Topic 3

Eragon first believes Brom to be nothing more than an old story teller. Explain the progression of their relationship. What did Brom accomplish by not telling Eragon who Brom really was?

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