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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. What saves Peter when he falls during his escape?

2. How does Peter react when Thomas apologizes?

3. What action do the rescuers take in preparation for helping Peter?

4. Peter reveals that he has a plan of escape. What is he afraid of?

5. Who is the first person killed on the night of the escape?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does The Eyes of the Dragon end, and why is this significant?

2. What happens to the five friends at the end of the story? Is this a surprise ending?

3. What does Peter find as he is trying to hide his rope, and why is it significant?

4. What happens to thwart Flagg's plan to get away with murder?

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

6. What happens during the encounter between Peter, Thomas, and Flagg in the king's sitting room?

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

8. What is suggested by the fact that Peter is allowed back into the castle when he and his friends are stopped by the guard?

9. What is Flagg's reaction when Peter accuses him of murder?

10. What happens to the Lesser Warder?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

King Roland obviously depends upon Flagg to help him rule Delain. What would have been different if Roland had made his own decisions? Why does Flagg have such influence over Roland? What is Flagg's purpose in encouraging Roland's dependence?

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

Write a brief essay in which you discuss the ending of The Eyes of the Dragon. Tell whether you think it was an effective ending, a predictable ending, or a believable ending. Could the story have ended differently given all the foreshadowing throughout the story? Why or why not?

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