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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Taste of Teirm | An Old Friend.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Eragon say he won't be able to help with the scrolls?
(a) Eragon has to be with Saphira
(b) Eragon has to go talk to Angela
(c) Eragon can't read
(d) Eragon has to practice his magic

2. Why does Saphira refuse to get Eragon when he calls her while he is talking to Brom?
(a) Saphira senses Shades
(b) Brom has already talked to her
(c) Saphira is frightened of Brom
(d) Saphira has closed her thoughts to Eragon

3. What happens when Eragon rides Saphira for the first time?
(a) His legs are bloodied
(b) It causes Saphira pain
(c) They get lost
(d) He looses his grip and she must catch him

4. What does NOT happen when Eragon touches the dragon?
(a) He is left with a white oval on his palm
(b) He begins to convulse
(c) He is unable to move for a time
(d) Energy burns up his arm

5. What does Eragon use to touch the mysterious rock that has appeared where the blast occurred?
(a) His bow
(b) A tree limb
(c) His foot
(d) His knife

Short Answer Questions

1. What explanation does Brom give Eragon as to why he wants to travel with him?

2. After Brom first sees the mark on Eragon's hand what does Brom do as Eragon walks away?

3. What does Horst tell Eragon to do with the blue stone as soon as Eragon returns home?

4. What does Brom give Eragon a pebble for?

5. What is Angela, the herbalist, holding when Brom and Eragon ask her where Joed lives?

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