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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 is not a king of Delain?
2. When the reader learns that Thomas has a need to drink himself to sleep, what might the reader might also infer?
3. How does Peter react when Thomas apologizes?
4. Who is the most unlikely person to help the prisoner escape?
5. Although Peter has already planned his escape, what does Dennis ask him to do?
Short Essay Questions
1. How is the suspense maintained in this episode involving Peter's escape?
2. What does the reader know that Dennis does not know to be the reason there are no rats in the sewer pipe?
3. What happens to thwart Flagg's plan to get away with murder?
4. Which room are all of the characters in this part of the story heading for, and where is Thomas?
5. Peter had been very careful about his use of the napkins. Why is this not necessary?
6. Why is it important to the story that there is no snow on the courtyard below where Peter is imprisoned?
7. What does Peter find as he is trying to hide his rope, and why is it significant?
8. What is ironic about the encounter between Flagg and Thomas?
9. How does The Eyes of the Dragon end, and why is this significant?
10. What is suggested by the fact that Peter is allowed back into the castle when he and his friends are stopped by the guard?
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
Explore the theme of good vs evil in The Eyes of the Dragon. Use examples from the story to show how the theme is revealed and give your opinion as to which force is predominant or strongest in the story. Support your statements with examples from the story.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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