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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Peter not need to worry about being discovered as he plans his escape?
(a) The materials he used were so old they were considered useless.
(b) There was too much going on in the kingdom for anyone to notice what he was doing.
(c) Only his best friend had access to the materials he used.
(d) The materials he used were thrown away every day.

2. While waiting for an opportunity to get into the castle, the rescuer has been instructed to do what?
(a) Make a map of the castle.
(b) Plan his moves.
(c) Reserve his strength.
(d) Write a note.

3. The Judge-General invites Dennis to stay with him and provides room for him where?
(a) In the barn.
(b) In the Judge-General's own room.
(c) In a shed attached to the house.
(d) In the attic.

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

5. Which recurring theme ends in this story when Peter and Thomas reunite?
(a) Man against nature.
(b) Good versus evil.
(c) Parental neglect.
(d) Sibling rivalry.

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

7. 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) A locket and a note.
(b) The confession of an earlier prisoner.
(c) Directions for planning an escape.
(d) A bracelet and a note.

8. The contents of the note reveal information about which of the following characters?
(a) Flagg.
(b) Ben.
(c) Anders Peyna.
(d) Beson.

9. Which of the following characters is left behind after the escape?
(a) Dennis.
(b) Flagg.
(c) Frisky.
(d) Ben.

10. Peter is deathly ill several times during his stay. What happens to him during one of these illnesses?
(a) He sees an apparition that warns him not to trust anyone.
(b) He sees his father and is assured he will have justice one day.
(c) He sees himself as an old man.
(d) He sees his brother and is convinced he was framed.

11. What supernatural occurrence aids Dennis in communicating with Peter?
(a) A sudden gust of wind.
(b) His father's voice.
(c) A sudden bright light.
(d) His mother's voice.

12. Which of the following characters get married?
(a) Ben and Naomi.
(b) Peter and Naomi.
(c) Thomas and Naomi.
(d) Dennis and Naomi.

13. What is the prisoner using to help him escape?
(a) A rope made of napkin threads.
(b) A rope made from rug fibers.
(c) A rope made of animal hair.
(d) A rope made from his own hair.

14. Which of the following is prevalent in this story?
(a) Ghosts and goblins.
(b) Unexplainable events.
(c) Supernatural beings.
(d) Supernatural overtures.

15. What is the prisoner hoping to find when he reaches his destination?
(a) A cache of hidden weapons.
(b) His father's arrow.
(c) His father's bow.
(d) Reinforcements.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What have the prisoner's friends brought with them to help him escape?

3. What happens when the character is hit by the arrow?

4. What is so shocking about what Peter finds?

5. The author's use of foreshadowing leads the reader to believe what about the Judge-General?

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