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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the king give his wife on their wedding day?
(a) His grandmother's ring.
(b) A horse.
(c) A dollhouse.
(d) A replica of his castle.

2. Why is the Judge-General not allowed to preside over the trial?
(a) He is related to the king.
(b) He is not a citizen of the kingdom.
(c) Everyone knows he has already found Peter guilty.
(d) He will be acting monarch for the duration of the trial.

3. When a group of men recognize Peter's long-time friend, what happens?
(a) They attempt to beat him.
(b) They attempt to kill him.
(c) They surround him and protect him from others.
(d) They offer to help in any way they can.

4. Which of the following best describes Thomas?
(a) Tall and bowlegged.
(b) Short and bowlegged.
(c) Short and stocky.
(d) Tall and handsome.

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

6. What is the dying king's last word?
(a) Murder.
(b) Dragon.
(c) Thomas.
(d) Peter.

7. Who is the first to help the king when he becomes ill?
(a) Peter.
(b) Flagg.
(c) Thomas.
(d) Roland.

8. In the note to the Judge-General, Peter makes it seem as though he is doing what?
(a) Simply asking for additional comforts.
(b) Simply asking for special treatment.
(c) Simply asking for common courtesies.
(d) Simply asking for an early release.

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

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

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

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

13. After Thomas has been crowned, a soldier shows up at Ben's house and orders him to go to the Judge-General's home. What is Ben's reaction?
(a) He goes willingly, willing to do anything to save his friend.
(b) He says he will go when he has proof his friend is alive.
(c) He goes reluctantly, not knowing what he might be walking into.
(d) He refuses to go, stating he is afraid for his family.

14. Who wants to kill the queen?
(a) Her son.
(b) Her husband's advisor.
(c) Her maid.
(d) Her husband.

15. One of the deliverers leaves Peter a note with the second object they delivered. What is in the note?
(a) A warning that the prisoner's life is in danger.
(b) An expression of loyalty from both deliverers.
(c) An expression of belief in the prisoner's innocence.
(d) An admission of guilt from the real murderer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following themes is not introduced as the story progresses?

2. After reading Peter's request, the Judge-General agrees. Which of the following best describes his reaction?

3. What is used as evidence in finding Peter guilty?

4. Which of the following enjoys spying on the king?

5. Which of the following is the one person who remains loyal to Peter?

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