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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is on Peter's mind as he escapes from his room?
(a) How hungry he is.
(b) How little time he has.
(c) How far it is to fall.
(d) How thirsty he is.

2. When the reader learns that Thomas has a need to drink himself to sleep, what might the reader might also infer?
(a) That Thomas is guilty of murder.
(b) That Thomas will reveal his secret.
(c) That Thomas is worried about what is to happen.
(d) That Thomas will have a breakdown.

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

4. Which of these characters is not attempting to help Peter?
(a) Naomi.
(b) Ben.
(c) Flagg.
(d) Dennis.

5. How is Dennis nearly caught once he enters the castle?
(a) By going down the wrong corridor.
(b) By a drunken guard.
(c) By a creaking floorboard.
(d) By tripping on the stairs.

6. Which of the following characters requests and is given food?
(a) Naomi.
(b) Ben.
(c) Frisky.
(d) Dennis.

7. Peter reveals that he has a plan of escape. What is he afraid of?
(a) Not having the courage to follow through with the plan.
(b) Falling to his death.
(c) Failing to have made adequate plans.
(d) Getting caught before he can initiate the plan.

8. Who is the most unlikely person to help the prisoner escape?
(a) His brother.
(b) The person who accused him.
(c) The person who imprisoned him.
(d) His guardian.

9. Which king's daughter becomes queen?
(a) Thomas.
(b) Ben.
(c) Valera.
(d) Roland.

10. Why does Dennis tell the Judge-General that he walks so far?
(a) So he could formulate a plan to help the prisoner escape.
(b) So his destination would not be known.
(c) So he could have time to think about what he would say.
(d) Because he had no other transportation.

11. 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) The confession of an earlier prisoner.
(c) A locket and a note.
(d) A bracelet and a note.

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

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

14. What causes the prisoner to fall during his escape?
(a) He is pushed.
(b) His rope breaks.
(c) He gets frightened.
(d) He slips on the ice.

15. The author's use of foreshadowing leads the reader to believe what about the Judge-General?
(a) That he will stick to his guns and not allow anyone to help the prisoner.
(b) That his guilt is causing him to take chances.
(c) That he will probably end up helping the prisoner.
(d) That he is sorry for not believing the prisoner in the beginning.

Short Answer Questions

1. What prompts everyone in the kingdom to go to bed early one night?

2. Which one of the following themes is revealed in this episode?

3. Which of the following characters is coming back into the story to help the prisoner with his escape?

4. What is the first obstacle Peter and his friends encounter as they run?

5. What action do the rescuers take in preparation for helping Peter?

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