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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following hampers the trial proceedings?
(a) A fair judge cannot be found.
(b) The court magician has lost the evidence.
(c) Peter has already become king.
(d) The people do not think Peter is guilty.

3. Which of the following is the Warder guarding the prisoners?
(a) Niner.
(b) Beson.
(c) Anders Peyna.
(d) Brandon.

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

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

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

7. How does Peter prove that he is the rightful king?
(a) He dons the crown and stands on his balcony for all to see.
(b) He waits until the guard's back is turned and then walks out the door.
(c) He fights for his rights when he is attacked.
(d) He makes demands that only a king could make.

8. What is Ben's reaction when the Judge-General offers him money?
(a) He refuses because the offer is so low.
(b) He accepts it at first, but later returns it.
(c) He refuses to take any for himself.
(d) He gratefully accepts it.

9. Which of the following is the one person who remains loyal to Peter?
(a) Thomas.
(b) Flagg.
(c) Beson.
(d) Ben.

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

11. 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 refuses to go, stating he is afraid for his family.
(b) He goes reluctantly, not knowing what he might be walking into.
(c) He goes willingly, willing to do anything to save his friend.
(d) He says he will go when he has proof his friend is alive.

12. What is it that Thomas feels guilty about, but is not responsible for?
(a) His father's death.
(b) His brother's death.
(c) His friend's death.
(d) His mother's death.

13. When Peter's second request is delivered, who does he identify as one of the deliverers?
(a) His attorney.
(b) His uncle.
(c) His best friend.
(d) His brother.

14. Which rooms are not searched while trying to uncover the murderer?
(a) The servants' rooms.
(b) The towers.
(c) The dining room.
(d) The princes' rooms.

15. What does the Judge-General do with the note when he receives it?
(a) He throws it in the fire.
(b) He puts it in a drawer to read later.
(c) He decides to read it.
(d) He tears it up and puts it in the fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one thing even the best magicians cannot do?

2. When a group of men recognize Peter's long-time friend, what happens?

3. How does the murderer guarantee help with the plot to kill the queen?

4. What is Flagg's ultimate goal?

5. Peter sends a note to the Judge-General requesting two things. What are they?

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