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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does this unnoticed character reveal?
(a) That he is ready to kill all intruders.
(b) That he has killed the king.
(c) That he knows the truth.
(d) That he is the rightful king.

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

3. Although Peter has already planned his escape, what does Dennis ask him to do?
(a) Put it off until the next night.
(b) Move it up.
(c) Put it off until more help can arrive.
(d) Put it off until morning.

4. How does he get to this room?
(a) He always sleeps here.
(b) He was led here by a ghost.
(c) By sleepwalking.
(d) He innocently wndered into the wrong room.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. Who is he firing at?
(a) Peter.
(b) Thomas.
(c) Flagg.
(d) Dennis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Peter not need to worry about being discovered as he plans his escape?

2. What is on Peter's mind as he escapes from his room?

3. Which king's daughter becomes queen?

4. When the Judge-General sends Dennis back to the castle, what warning does he give?

5. How does Peter react when he hears someone coming?

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