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

2. Who assists the murderer in killing the queen?
(a) The queen's best friend.
(b) The queen's husband.
(c) The queen's son.
(d) The queen's midwife.

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

4. How would you describe Roland's wife?
(a) A young woman who will make a good queen.
(b) An old and stubborn woman.
(c) Very unpopular with the people of the kingdom.
(d) A young woman who has no interest in being queen.

5. Who plots to bring ruin to the kingdom?
(a) The king's magician.
(b) The king's youngest son.
(c) The king's oldest son.
(d) The king's wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Flagg deflect suspicion?

2. Which character is most pleased about the king's illness and death?

3. Who discovers the gift and begins to use and enjoy it?

4. In order to get them to behave, mothers tell their children stories about what character?

5. What happens when Peter tells his father about the incident with the horse?

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