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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 characters fires an arrow?

2. Why does Peter not need to worry about being discovered as he plans his escape?

3. Peter is deathly ill several times during his stay. What happens to him during one of these illnesses?

4. The contents of the note reveal information about which of the following characters?

5. Which of the following themes is revealed in these chapters?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which of the many themes in this story is revealed by Thomas' actions?

2. Why does Flagg not take any action when he gets to Peter's room and finds that Peter is gone?

3. What is one thing the rescuers and Peter have in common, and what does it foreshadow?

4. What is revealed by Dennis and Peyna's plan to help Peter?

5. 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?

6. How is the suspense maintained in this episode involving Peter's escape?

7. What circumstances cause Peter to reconsider and move up the time for his escape?

8. What happens to the Lesser Warder?

9. What does Flagg learn about Peter, and how does he learn it?

10. Thomas has been sleepwalking. Where does he wake up and what is his reaction?

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

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

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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