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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. What causes the prisoner to fall during his escape?
2. One of Peter's rescuers must hide outside the castle for a few days. What helps him maintain his strength?
3. How does Flagg learn of the planned escape?
4. What is Peter looking for in his father's rooms?
5. When the reader learns that Thomas has a need to drink himself to sleep, what might the reader might also infer?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is suggested by the fact that Peter is allowed back into the castle when he and his friends are stopped by the guard?
2. What is one thing the rescuers and Peter have in common, and what does it foreshadow?
3. What happens during the encounter between Peter, Thomas, and Flagg in the king's sitting room?
4. How is suspense built into the story as Peter's friends reach the castle and Peter begins his escape?
5. What does Peter reveal in his note to Dennis?
6. Dennis sends Peter a note and asks for a response. Since Peter has no paper and nothing to write with, how does he respond to Dennis' request?
7. Why does Thomas find it necessary to drink himself to sleep, and why is this potentially dangerous?
8. What does the reader learn about Peyna from Dennis' visit to Peyna's house?
9. What does the reader know that Dennis does not know to be the reason there are no rats in the sewer pipe?
10. List three things that happen while Peter is imprisoned.
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
Write a brief essay in which you discuss the ending of The Eyes of the Dragon. Tell whether you think it was an effective ending, a predictable ending, or a believable ending. Could the story have ended differently given all the foreshadowing throughout the story? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
When Peter is asked to set aside his crown to stand trial, he does so willingly. Later, when in prison, he asserts his authority as the rightful king in demanding that the guard bring him what he asks for. What do these incidents tell you about Peter's character, his strengths, and his determination?
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