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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

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

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

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

6. Which of the following assumes his rightful role as king?
(a) Flagg.
(b) Thomas.
(c) Peter.
(d) Dennis.

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

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

9. What factor most encourages Peter?
(a) The belief that people like him.
(b) The knowledge that he has support.
(c) The hope that his escape will succeed.
(d) The knowledge that he is not guilty.

10. What action is Peter instructed to take if he wants the help of an accomplice?
(a) Turn out all the lights.
(b) Put a candle in the window.
(c) Throw a note through the window.
(d) Meet in a secluded spot at midnight.

11. Which of the following do many of the characters have in common?
(a) They are concerned about the approaching storm.
(b) They feel they are being watched.
(c) They suspect one another of commiting crimes.
(d) They are having nightmares.

12. What natural event is likely to help the prisoner escape?
(a) A lunar eclipse.
(b) A severe thunderstorm.
(c) A sand storm.
(d) A blizzard.

13. What happens as the rescuers approach the castle?
(a) One of them falls through the ice.
(b) One of them falls into the moat.
(c) One of them bumps into a guard.
(d) One of them sprains an ankle.

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

15. As Peter is thinking about his escape, he finds something that will help. What is it?
(a) A map of the best hiding places.
(b) A note from the previous prisoner in these rooms.
(c) A note from someone who wants to help.
(d) A map of all the secret corridors.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Flagg learn of the planned escape?

2. How do Peter and his friends get through the West Gate?

3. Which of the following characters get married?

4. 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?

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

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