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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 do Peter and his friends get through the West Gate?
2. Which of the following is prevalent in this story?
3. How does Peter react when Thomas apologizes?
4. When the reader learns that Thomas has a need to drink himself to sleep, what might the reader might also infer?
5. What evidence does Peter have to confront Flagg with?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does the reader know that Dennis does not know to be the reason there are no rats in the sewer pipe?
2. 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?
3. What is Flagg's reaction when Peter accuses him of murder?
4. Why is it important to the story that there is no snow on the courtyard below where Peter is imprisoned?
5. List three things that happen while Peter is imprisoned.
6. How is the suspense maintained in this episode involving Peter's escape?
7. Which room are all of the characters in this part of the story heading for, and where is Thomas?
8. What does Peter find as he is trying to hide his rope, and why is it significant?
9. What is one thing the rescuers and Peter have in common, and what does it foreshadow?
10. Why does Flagg not take any action when he gets to Peter's room and finds that Peter is gone?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What is destiny? How is destiny a part of The Eyes of the Dragon? Write 1-2 pages explaining why you believe Peter was or was not destined to become king, and what would have happened had he acted differently.
Essay Topic 2
As Peter, prepare a defense that you will present to the Judge-General describing why you are not guilty. Use examples from the story to prove how you loved your father and give examples of when you interceded on behalf of others.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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