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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. One of Peter's rescuers must hide outside the castle for a few days. What helps him maintain his strength?
2. How does Peter react when Thomas apologizes?
3. As Peter is thinking about his escape, he finds something that will help. What is it?
4. Which of the following themes is revealed in Thomas' actions?
5. Which of the following habits has Thomas acquired?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Flagg not take any action when he gets to Peter's room and finds that Peter is gone?
2. What is suggested by the fact that Peter is allowed back into the castle when he and his friends are stopped by the guard?
3. What secret does Dennis reveal to Ben and Naomi?
4. What is one thing the rescuers and Peter have in common, and what does it foreshadow?
5. Why is it important to the story that there is no snow on the courtyard below where Peter is imprisoned?
6. Which of the many themes in this story is revealed by Thomas' actions?
7. Peter had been very careful about his use of the napkins. Why is this not necessary?
8. What circumstances cause Peter to reconsider and move up the time for his escape?
9. What does the reader learn about Peyna from Dennis' visit to Peyna's house?
10. What does Peter reveal in his note to Dennis?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
How does the author make use of the supernatural in The Eyes of the Dragon? Does it make the story more or less believable?
Essay Topic 3
The dragon Niner has a relatively minor part in The Eyes of the Dragon. Write a brief essay in which you explain the meaning of the title of the book and how it relates to the story.
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