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

2. After the coronation, which of these characters is excited about the future?
(a) Flagg.
(b) Thomas.
(c) Delain.
(d) Peter.

3. What is one thing even the best magicians cannot do?
(a) Make themselves come back to life.
(b) Make themselves live forever.
(c) Make themselves invincible.
(d) Make themselves invisible.

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

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

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

7. 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 judge does not want to try the case because it involves the king.
(d) The witnesses are all found guilty.

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

9. Of what significance is the note that the Judge-General receives from Peter?
(a) It is a letter of guilt, asking forgiveness.
(b) It foreshadows the end of the story.
(c) It foreshadows later events in the story.
(d) It signifies the end of their relationship.

10. Peter is glad for the information, but feels that he must do something about the note. What does he do?
(a) He burns it in the fireplace.
(b) He carefully hides it in a book.
(c) He eats it.
(d) He shreds it and throws the pieces out the window.

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

12. What is Dragon Sand?
(a) The name of a poison.
(b) The name of a drink.
(c) The name of a castle.
(d) The name of the kingdom.

13. How does the author describe the first king in The Eyes of the Dragon?
(a) A very old man who is not expected to live long.
(b) An old man with three sons.
(c) A young and vibrant man who will be an excellent leader.
(d) A middle aged man with a large family.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the note to the Judge-General, Peter makes it seem as though he is doing what?

2. Why is Ben sent to the castle?

3. When the court magician is asked to identify the murder weapon, he takes great pains to show its strength. What does he do to prove how deadly it is?

4. What makes Dragon Sand so dangerous?

5. What is Flagg's ultimate goal?

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