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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Peter find in his father's rooms?
(a) His brother.
(b) His father.
(c) His accuser.
(d) His best friend.

3. How does Peter react when Thomas apologizes?
(a) He is grudgingly forgiving.
(b) He is hurt and distrustful.
(c) He is angry and unforgiving.
(d) He is loving and affectionate.

4. What is Thomas doing when Peter finds him?
(a) Waiting to kill the prisoner.
(b) Sharpening a knife.
(c) Removing items from the safe.
(d) Wearing the king's robe.

5. What does Peter use for ink when responding to Dennis?
(a) Lemon juice.
(b) Beet juice.
(c) His own blood.
(d) Vegetable juice.

6. The author's use of foreshadowing leads the reader to believe what about the Judge-General?
(a) That he will stick to his guns and not allow anyone to help the prisoner.
(b) That he is sorry for not believing the prisoner in the beginning.
(c) That he will probably end up helping the prisoner.
(d) That his guilt is causing him to take chances.

7. Which of the following assumes his rightful role as king?
(a) Thomas.
(b) Flagg.
(c) Dennis.
(d) Peter.

8. How does Peter communicate with his accomplice?
(a) By putting a note in a locket.
(b) By wrapping a note around his knife.
(c) By putting a note in his shoe.
(d) By wrapping a note around a stone.

9. When Thomas realizes where he is, what is his reaction?
(a) He is frightened.
(b) He remains calm.
(c) He tries to find a way out.
(d) He grabs a weapon and waits.

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

11. Peter is deathly ill several times during his stay. What happens to him during one of these illnesses?
(a) He sees an apparition that warns him not to trust anyone.
(b) He sees himself as an old man.
(c) He sees his brother and is convinced he was framed.
(d) He sees his father and is assured he will have justice one day.

12. Which of the following characters get married?
(a) Peter and Naomi.
(b) Dennis and Naomi.
(c) Ben and Naomi.
(d) Thomas and Naomi.

13. What is Thomas' goal at the end of the story?
(a) To leave the kingdom and never return.
(b) To support his brother.
(c) To make amends for all he has done.
(d) To hunt Flagg and kill him.

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

15. Which of the following is prevalent in this story?
(a) Unexplainable events.
(b) Ghosts and goblins.
(c) Supernatural beings.
(d) Supernatural overtures.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the prisoner hoping to find when he reaches his destination?

2. What have the prisoner's friends brought with them to help him escape?

3. Although Peter has already planned his escape, what does Dennis ask him to do?

4. What causes the prisoner to fall during his escape?

5. How do Peter and his friends get through the West Gate?

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