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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Which of the following is a habit the king enjoys every evening?
2. How does Thomas react when he feels neglected by his father?
3. How would you describe Roland's wife?
4. Why is the attempt on the queen's life aborted?
5. Why is it important for Peter to follow his mother's instructions?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Ben's refusal to take money from Anders Peyna say about his character?
2. Why has Peter requested the napkins with each meal and that the dollhouse be returned to him?
3. What requests does Peter make of Peyna?
4. Why does it seem atypical that as a prisoner Peter would refuse to eat and just spend his time looking out the window?
5. How does Peter attempt to include his brother in interactions with their father?
6. Why is Roland not concerned that his son wants to play with a dollhouse?
7. Why is Ben attacked on his way home from the market and what does he do about it?
8. What is most important to Sasha about Peter's upbringing?
9. Why does Peyna finally agree to see Beson and to read Peter's note?
10. Why is Flagg afraid of Peter?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
King Roland obviously depends upon Flagg to help him rule Delain. What would have been different if Roland had made his own decisions? Why does Flagg have such influence over Roland? What is Flagg's purpose in encouraging Roland's dependence?
Essay Topic 2
One of the dominant themes in The Eyes of the Dragon is sibling rivalry. Discuss the relationship between Peter and Thomas and how that relationship helps move the story along.
Essay Topic 3
Peter's friend, Ben, is from a different social class than Peter. Ben is obviously determined to remain loyal to Peter because he defies his father's command not to speak to Peter. What does this tell you about Ben? What does it tell you about the bonds of friendship? If Ben and Peter had met as adults, do you think they would have formed such a solid friendship? Why or why not? Write 4-5 paragraphs discussing your opinion.
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