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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. How is Thomas able to watch another without being noticed?
2. The king's adviser suggests that he take the queen's wedding gift away from the one who has found it and is using it. Why does the king not follow this advice?
3. When the court magician is asked to identify the murder weapon, he takes great pains to show its strength. What does he do to prove how deadly it is?
4. Who becomes Peter's best friend?
5. What does Peter do as a young boy that proves he is kindhearted?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Ben attacked on his way home from the market and what does he do about it?
2. How does Peter attempt to include his brother in interactions with their father?
3. What is most important to Sasha about Peter's upbringing?
4. What causes Thomas to change his mind about wanting to be king?
5. Briefly tell what The Eyes of the Dragon is about.
6. Describe Thomas as a young boy and tell what makes him feel as he does.
7. What are Flagg's motives in befriending Thomas?
8. Under what conditions does Peter agree to set aside his crown and face the trial?
9. Why is Flagg afraid of Peter?
10. Why does Peyna finally agree to see Beson and to read Peter's note?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
Foreshadowing is a favorite technique used by King. Describe foreshadowing, tell how it is used in the story, and pick at least three instances in which the reader is given clues to the future. Be specific about what the author indicates will happen and how it affects the forward motion of the story.
Essay Topic 3
What motivates Peter to live and to have the determination to escape? Write a brief essay in which you describe Peter's motivation and discuss what you think it is that keeps him from giving up. What do these things tell you about Peter's character?
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