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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. Who is the one character that people in the kingdom sympathize with and do not immediately consider guilty?
(a) Thomas.
(b) Roland.
(c) Peter.
(d) Flagg.

2. What literary technique is used to reveal what happens when the evidence is found?
(a) Foreshadowing.
(b) Fortune telling.
(c) Flashback.
(d) Future events.

3. Why does the king choose the gift that he gives his bride?
(a) It will prove how much he loves her.
(b) It will help her feel better about leaving home.
(c) It will make her love him more.
(d) It will make her a better queen.

4. What does Peter's mother encourage him to use at meals?
(a) A knife and fork.
(b) A finger bowl.
(c) A napkin.
(d) A clean plate.

5. Which of the following is an ironic twist in this story?
(a) The actual murderer is called as a witness.
(b) The witnesses are all found guilty.
(c) All witnesses have suitable alibies.
(d) The judge does not want to try the case because it involves the king.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does the king's wife not use the wedding gift?

3. The character known as Flagg is also known by what other name?

4. Who is the first to help the king when he becomes ill?

5. How does Thomas react when he feels neglected by his father?

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