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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. Peter is deathly ill several times during his stay. What happens to him during one of these illnesses?
2. One of Peter's rescuers must hide outside the castle for a few days. What helps him maintain his strength?
3. What happens when the character is hit by the arrow?
4. Which of the following characters requests and is given food?
5. Which of the following reveals that someone has been seen in the secret room?
Short Essay Questions
1. What secret does Dennis reveal to Ben and Naomi?
2. Why does Flagg not take any action when he gets to Peter's room and finds that Peter is gone?
3. What circumstances cause Peter to reconsider and move up the time for his escape?
4. Peter had been very careful about his use of the napkins. Why is this not necessary?
5. How do Ben and Naomi begin to figure out how Dennis got into the castle?
6. How is the suspense maintained in this episode involving Peter's escape?
7. Why is it important to the story that there is no snow on the courtyard below where Peter is imprisoned?
8. What happens to thwart Flagg's plan to get away with murder?
9. 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?
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
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.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Flagg was good at using other people to accomplish his goals. Identify the people in The Eyes of the Dragon who were used by Flagg, tell how he used them, and what he accomplished. Give your opinion as to the ethics of such behavior.
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