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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

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

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

5. In order to get them to behave, mothers tell their children stories about what character?
(a) Bill Hinch.
(b) Delain.
(c) The king.
(d) Bill Finch.

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

7. When the king becomes ill, which of the following is a symptom?
(a) Smoking from the eyes.
(b) Smoking at the mouth.
(c) Foaming at the mouth.
(d) Smoking from the ears.

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

9. How does Flagg attempt to frame Peter?
(a) By going to the police.
(b) By leaving clues throughout the castle.
(c) By hiding the murder weapon where it will be found.
(d) By spreading rumors.

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

11. Why is the attempt on the queen's life aborted?
(a) The queen found out about the plot against her.
(b) The king found out about the plot against the queen.
(c) The murderer secretly loved the queen.
(d) It was likely the king would know who was guilty.

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

13. How does the author add to the suspense about Peter's plans?
(a) He reveals everything the prisoner is thinking.
(b) He has the character make up several sets of plans.
(c) He does not tell the reader what things the prisoner demands.
(d) He tells the reader only a little of what the prisoner is up to.

14. 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.

15. What is revealed to Thomas that satisfies his urge to know more?
(a) Secret passages to the outside.
(b) Magic mirrors.
(c) Magic potions.
(d) Secret hiding places.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Judge-General do with the note when he receives it?

2. How does Thomas react when he feels neglected by his father?

3. Who is the first to help the king when he becomes ill?

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

5. Which rooms are not searched while trying to uncover the murderer?

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