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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 37 - 40 | Chapters 41 - 45.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following cannot be found in the castle?
(a) Pirates' treasure.
(b) A tower full of bats.
(c) Heads of animals.
(d) A tower full of rats.

2. Why are many people surprised at Peter's new friendship?
(a) There is a great age difference between Peter and his friend.
(b) He and his friend are from different countries.
(c) He and his friend are from different stations in life.
(d) He and his friend do not speak the same language.

3. What is foreshadowed by the aborted murder attempt?
(a) A much larger plot to kill all of the royalty.
(b) One character's ability to get away with murder.
(c) One character's intention to gain control of the kingdom.
(d) The general dislike of the queen by everyone in the kingdom.

4. Thomas becomes gravely ill and awakens to learn what about himself?
(a) He has been banished from the kingdom.
(b) He has become king.
(c) He is a murderer.
(d) He has slept for an entire year.

5. Why is it important for Peter to follow his mother's instructions?
(a) It will give him greater strength.
(b) It will please his father.
(c) It will help him seem less barbaric.
(d) It will prove he loves her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the murderer want to kill the queen?

2. How is Thomas able to watch another without being noticed?

3. What is it that Thomas feels guilty about, but is not responsible for?

4. What is used in an aborted plot to kill the queen?

5. The king's adviser suggests that he take the queen's wedding gift away from the one who has found it and is using it. Why does the king not follow this advice?

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