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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After reading Peter's request, the Judge-General agrees. Which of the following best describes his reaction?
(a) He is certain there is nothing unsusal about the request.
(b) He desides the request is just an additional sign of guilt.
(c) He is confused, but considers the request harmless.
(d) He is confused and wants to deliver the items himself.

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

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

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

6. Who are Roland's sons?
(a) Peter and Flagg.
(b) Flagg and Sasha.
(c) Thomas and Flagg.
(d) Peter and Thomas.

7. What causes people to talk about Flagg?
(a) His closeness to the king.
(b) His extraordinary good looks.
(c) His extremely wrinkled appearance.
(d) His lack of aging.

8. Who is the antagonist in The Eyes of the Dragon?
(a) Thomas.
(b) Flagg.
(c) Roland.
(d) Peter.

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

10. What two things does Peter insist in his letter to the Judge-General?
(a) He has given up and wants to die soon.
(b) He intends to live and he did not kill the king.
(c) He wants another trial and to see his friends.
(d) He will do what is necessary to get out and be a good servant to his accuser.

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

12. Why are many people surprised at Peter's new friendship?
(a) He and his friend do not speak the same language.
(b) There is a great age difference between Peter and his friend.
(c) He and his friend are from different countries.
(d) He and his friend are from different stations in life.

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

14. Which of the following themes is not introduced as the story progresses?
(a) Sibling ribalry.
(b) Murder and deceit.
(c) Parental neglect.
(d) Guilt and shame.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

3. How does Flagg deflect suspicion?

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

5. What does the incident with the horse tell you about Peter?

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