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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 114 - 118.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What prompts everyone in the kingdom to go to bed early one night?
(a) Heavy rain made it impossible to do anything else.
(b) It got dark earlier than usual.
(c) Everyone had worked hard all day.
(d) They are exhausted by the excitement of the storm.

2. What has become of the Judge-General?
(a) He has been demoted because he was not fair.
(b) He has been promoted because of his wisdom.
(c) He has retired and lost his house.
(d) He has retired and moved into nicer quarters.

3. After reading Peter's request, the Judge-General agrees. Which of the following best describes his reaction?
(a) He desides the request is just an additional sign of guilt.
(b) He is certain there is nothing unsusal about the request.
(c) He is confused and wants to deliver the items himself.
(d) He is confused, but considers the request harmless.

4. Who plots to bring ruin to the kingdom?
(a) The king's magician.
(b) The king's youngest son.
(c) The king's oldest son.
(d) The king's wife.

5. What is the result of many of the actions in this part of the story?
(a) The reader detects a greater use of irony.
(b) Greater suspense for the reader.
(c) More answers are revealed to the reader.
(d) More motives are revealed to the reader.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dennis use to gain access to the castle?

2. One of Peter's rescuers must hide outside the castle for a few days. What helps him maintain his strength?

3. Which rooms are not searched while trying to uncover the murderer?

4. What natural event is likely to help the prisoner escape?

5. What literary technique is used to reveal what happens when the evidence is found?

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