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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 54 - 55 | Chapters 56 - 59.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Flagg attempt to frame Peter?
(a) By spreading rumors.
(b) By hiding the murder weapon where it will be found.
(c) By going to the police.
(d) By leaving clues throughout the castle.

2. What happens when Peter tells his father about the incident with the horse?
(a) He is made head groomsman.
(b) He is rewarded.
(c) He is punished.
(d) He is made king.

3. How does Flagg deflect suspicion?
(a) By staying constantly at the king's side.
(b) By organizing a search for the guilty party.
(c) By weeping uncontrollably.
(d) By volunteering to be searched.

4. 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?
(a) He realizes the gift is broken and useless.
(b) He realizes it is harmless to allow the gift to be used.
(c) He no longer trusts what anyone says to him.
(d) If he stopped anyone from using it, he would not be able to use it himself.

5. 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 do not speak the same language.
(c) He and his friend are from different countries.
(d) He and his friend are from different stations in life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the dying king's last word?

2. What does Peter do as a young boy that proves he is kindhearted?

3. How does the author add to the suspense about Peter's plans?

4. What does the incident with the horse tell you about Peter?

5. After the coronation, which of these characters is excited about the future?

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