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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is an ironic twist in this story?
(a) The witnesses are all found guilty.
(b) The judge does not want to try the case because it involves the king.
(c) The actual murderer is called as a witness.
(d) All witnesses have suitable alibies.

2. Which rooms are not searched while trying to uncover the murderer?
(a) The princes' rooms.
(b) The dining room.
(c) The servants' rooms.
(d) The towers.

3. Which of the following is the Warder guarding the prisoners?
(a) Brandon.
(b) Anders Peyna.
(c) Beson.
(d) Niner.

4. How would you describe Roland's wife?
(a) Very unpopular with the people of the kingdom.
(b) An old and stubborn woman.
(c) A young woman who has no interest in being queen.
(d) A young woman who will make a good queen.

5. What makes Dragon Sand so dangerous?
(a) Its walls are crumbling into ruin.
(b) He is wild and untamed.
(c) It is highly explosive.
(d) It is lethal to breathe it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the murderer want to kill the queen?

2. How does Thomas react when he feels neglected by his father?

3. Why does the king's wife not use the wedding gift?

4. What causes people to talk about Flagg?

5. Which of the following is the one person who remains loyal to Peter?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Ben attacked on his way home from the market and what does he do about it?

2. Under what conditions does Peter agree to set aside his crown and face the trial?

3. What does Thomas do to attempt to win his father's favor?

4. What are some of the different roles Flagg has played?

5. Describe Thomas as a young boy and tell what makes him feel as he does.

6. Who is ultimately responsible for Sasha's death, and how does it come about?

7. Why does Flagg want to kill Sasha?

8. How does Flagg frame Peter for the murder of Roland?

9. What is most important to Sasha about Peter's upbringing?

10. What does Ben's refusal to take money from Anders Peyna say about his character?

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