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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Peter is thinking about his escape, he finds something that will help. What is it?
(a) A note from the previous prisoner in these rooms.
(b) A note from someone who wants to help.
(c) A map of the best hiding places.
(d) A map of all the secret corridors.

2. Which of these characters is approaching Peter from inside the castle?
(a) Dennis.
(b) Naomi.
(c) Flagg.
(d) Ben.

3. Which of the following themes is revealed in Thomas' actions?
(a) Man against nature.
(b) Sibling rivalry.
(c) Good versus evil.
(d) Guilt and shame.

4. Which recurring theme ends in this story when Peter and Thomas reunite?
(a) Man against nature.
(b) Parental neglect.
(c) Sibling rivalry.
(d) Good versus evil.

5. What position does Dennis now hold?
(a) The king's best friend.
(b) The head guard.
(c) The king's magician.
(d) The king's butler.

6. Flagg has a nightmare about which of the following?
(a) An injured eye.
(b) An injured ankle.
(c) An injured hand.
(d) An injured ear.

7. When will it be safe for Flagg to return to Delain?
(a) In five years.
(b) In a few months.
(c) Never.
(d) When he is dying and has no place to go.

8. What is Peter looking for in his father's rooms?
(a) Dragon Sand.
(b) Niner.
(c) Foe-Hammer.
(d) Flagg.

9. What is Flagg's intention when he breaks into the king's rooms?
(a) To remove evidence.
(b) To kill Peter.
(c) To plant evidence.
(d) To steal Dragon Sand.

10. How long does Peter spend in prison?
(a) Fifteen years.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Five months.
(d) Five years.

11. What causes the prisoner to fall during his escape?
(a) He is pushed.
(b) His rope breaks.
(c) He slips on the ice.
(d) He gets frightened.

12. 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) They are exhausted by the excitement of the storm.
(d) Everyone had worked hard all day.

13. Which of the following characters is coming back into the story to help the prisoner with his escape?
(a) Peyna.
(b) Dennis.
(c) Ben.
(d) Peter.

14. What evidence does Peter have to confront Flagg with?
(a) Niner's eye.
(b) The king's hammer.
(c) Valera's locket.
(d) Roland's arrow.

15. When Thomas realizes where he is, what does he think he should do?
(a) Hide and try to see what happens.
(b) Return to his own room.
(c) Go back to sleep.
(d) Go to his father's sitting room.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is so shocking about what Peter finds?

2. What is Thomas doing when Peter finds him?

3. Which of the following characters get married?

4. Which of these characters is not attempting to help Peter?

5. Which of the following do many of the characters have in common?

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