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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What action do the rescuers take in preparation for helping Peter?
(a) They go to sleep.
(b) They discuss turning back.
(c) They go over their plans.
(d) They make a map.

2. What has become of the Judge-General?
(a) He has been demoted because he was not fair.
(b) He has been promoted because of his wisdom.
(c) He has retired and moved into nicer quarters.
(d) He has retired and lost his house.

3. What have the prisoner's friends brought with them to help him escape?
(a) A ladder.
(b) A net.
(c) An extra rope.
(d) A cart.

4. What feeling is the reader left with at the end of this story?
(a) You can never trust anyone.
(b) Being right is more important than being strong.
(c) Everyone lived happily ever after.
(d) Friends are more important than family.

5. Who is the first person killed on the night of the escape?
(a) The Lesser Guardian.
(b) The Greater Warder.
(c) The Lesser Warder.
(d) The Middle Warder.

6. What is Flagg's intention when he breaks into the king's rooms?
(a) To kill Peter.
(b) To remove evidence.
(c) To steal Dragon Sand.
(d) To plant evidence.

7. Who will help Thomas achieve his goal?
(a) Naomi.
(b) Ben.
(c) Peter.
(d) Dennis.

8. What is the author suggesting by revealing Thomas' thoughts and actions?
(a) That Thomas considers himself above the law.
(b) That Thomas is stronger than we first thought.
(c) That Thomas is in his own symbolic prison.
(d) That Thomas has no feelings.

9. Which of the following characters is most likely to be the greatest help in getting to the prisoner?
(a) Frisky.
(b) Naomi.
(c) Ben.
(d) Dennis.

10. How does Peter react when he hears someone coming?
(a) He tries to find a way out.
(b) He is frightened.
(c) He grabs a weapon and waits.
(d) He remains calm.

11. What evidence does Peter have to confront Flagg with?
(a) Niner's eye.
(b) Roland's arrow.
(c) The king's hammer.
(d) Valera's locket.

12. Which of the following themes is revealed in Thomas' actions?
(a) Man against nature.
(b) Sibling rivalry.
(c) Good versus evil.
(d) Guilt and shame.

13. Peter finds some loose stones in the floor and decides that the space beneath will be a good hiding place. What does he find in this hiding space?
(a) Directions for planning an escape.
(b) A bracelet and a note.
(c) The confession of an earlier prisoner.
(d) A locket and a note.

14. When the Judge-General sends Dennis back to the castle, what warning does he give?
(a) He warns him to avoid being followed.
(b) He warns him to announce his arrival clearly.
(c) He warns him not to be seen going in.
(d) He warns him to get back before dark.

15. Which of the following habits has Thomas acquired?
(a) Insomnia.
(b) Sleepwalking.
(c) Talking in his sleep.
(d) Endlessly pacing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is this person killed?

2. What does Peter use for ink when responding to Dennis?

3. Which of the following assumes his rightful role as king?

4. How does Peter turn the tables on Flagg?

5. Who is he firing at?

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