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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 does Eragon find when he enters small towns after leaving Dras-Leona?

2. How do they cross the Ramr River when they come to it?

3. What does Saphira discover about the Urgal's that are closing in on them while they are in the Beor Mountains' forest?

4. Why does Eragon believe the elf is unconscious at first?

5. What is the final thing that the Twins ask Eragon to do in his magic test?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ajihad explain is the reason that Ayra had the egg?

2. Why is Brom concerned about Galbatorix coming to Dras-Leona?

3. When Eragon is to the point that he can escape what delima does he face in the beginning of the chapter "Fighting Shadows"?

4. When Eragon and Saphira first enter the Hadarac Desert what does Saphira tell Eragon about the desert?

5. What happens when Eragon is approached for a blessing of an orphaned child?

6. What does Brom tell Eragon in "Legacy of a Rider" shortly before Brom dies?

7. What does Eragon find on the elf's unconscious body while in the chapter "A Warrior and a Healer?"

8. Why is Brom so angry with Eragon after Eragon had insulted the Urgal's master and let them live?

9. In the chapter "The Mourning Sage" what does Eragon dream?

10. Explain how Murtagh and Eragon's relationship develops in the chapter "Capture at Gil'ead?"

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe what an Urgal is like.

1) Why were the Uragls so quick to begin fighting themselves when the Shade was killed?

2) What does it say about Galbatorix that he was willing to use the Urgals?

Essay Topic 2

Murtagh isn't willing to let the Twins into his mind. Explain what he likely meant when he said that his mind is the last sanctuary he has? Would Murtagh ever have consented to letting the Twins into his mind? Is it understandable that the Varden are so careful and protective?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Murtagh.

1) Why does Murtagh risk his life to try and save Eragon and Brom and then save Eragon from Gil'ead?

2) Is Murtagh wrong to kill Torkenbrand? Is Eragon wrong to view it is murder? Explain.

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