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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Peter sends a note to the Judge-General requesting two things. What are they?
(a) A napkin with every meal and his mother's photograph.
(b) A glass of wine with every meal and his mother's photograph.
(c) A napkin with every meal and his mother's dollhouse.
(d) A glass of wine with every meal and his mother's dollhouse.

3. How does the murderer guarantee help with the plot to kill the queen?
(a) By enlisting the aid of another murderer.
(b) By buying the favor of the king.
(c) By saving a young man's life.
(d) By acquiring skills in black magic.

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

5. How do Ben's parents feel about his relationship with Peter?
(a) They do not meddle in their son's business.
(b) They are proud.
(c) They are unconcerned.
(d) They are frightened.

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

7. Which of the following is a habit the king enjoys every evening?
(a) Drinking a glass of wine.
(b) Reading a story to his sons.
(c) Riding his favorite horse.
(d) Taking a walk in the garden.

8. What animal is used to help frame Peter for murder?
(a) A rat.
(b) A horse.
(c) A bat.
(d) A mouse.

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

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

11. What one action causes many rumors to begin circulating through the kingdom?
(a) No one is allowed to view the king.
(b) The royal guard puts on battle dress.
(c) Smoke begins rising from the towers.
(d) Plans for the coronation are rushed to conclusion.

12. How does Thomas react when he feels neglected by his father?
(a) He stones a dog to death.
(b) He decides to run away from home.
(c) He tries harder to win his father's approval.
(d) He plans to kill his brother.

13. Who discovers the gift and begins to use and enjoy it?
(a) Peter.
(b) Flagg.
(c) Thomas.
(d) Sasha.

14. Who becomes Peter's best friend?
(a) Flagg.
(b) Ben.
(c) Thomas.
(d) Roland.

15. Peter turns to the very person who put him in prison to ask for help. What literary device is this?
(a) Foreshadowing.
(b) Denouement.
(c) Irony.
(d) Twist of fate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is revealed to Thomas that satisfies his urge to know more?

2. Which of the following is a prominent theme in this story?

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

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

5. Who is the antagonist in The Eyes of the Dragon?

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