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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 is worried about what is to happen.
(c) That Thomas will have a breakdown.
(d) That Thomas will reveal his secret.

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

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

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

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

6. Which of the following is not a king of Delain?
(a) Roland.
(b) Ben.
(c) Thomas.
(d) Valera.

7. What is the first obstacle Peter and his friends encounter as they run?
(a) A guard who is not drunk.
(b) Flooded roadways.
(c) A group of drunken guards.
(d) A locked gate.

8. Which of the following characters is coming back into the story to help the prisoner with his escape?
(a) Peyna.
(b) Ben.
(c) Dennis.
(d) Peter.

9. How long does Peter spend in prison?
(a) Ten years.
(b) Fifteen years.
(c) Five years.
(d) Five months.

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

11. Which of the following characters is standing unnoticed in the room?
(a) Roland.
(b) Thomas.
(c) Dennis.
(d) Ben.

12. Which of these characters is approaching Peter from inside the castle?
(a) Dennis.
(b) Naomi.
(c) Ben.
(d) Flagg.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the prisoner using to help him escape?

4. What does Dennis use to gain access to the castle?

5. Who will help Thomas achieve his goal?

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