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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the author describe the first king in The Eyes of the Dragon?
(a) A young and vibrant man who will be an excellent leader.
(b) A middle aged man with a large family.
(c) A very old man who is not expected to live long.
(d) An old man with three sons.

2. Who assists the murderer in killing the queen?
(a) The queen's son.
(b) The queen's midwife.
(c) The queen's husband.
(d) The queen's best friend.

3. Who wants to kill the queen?
(a) Her husband's advisor.
(b) Her son.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Her maid.

4. Why is it important for Peter to follow his mother's instructions?
(a) It will please his father.
(b) It will give him greater strength.
(c) It will help him seem less barbaric.
(d) It will prove he loves her.

5. Peter sends a note to the Judge-General requesting two things. What are they?
(a) A glass of wine with every meal and his mother's photograph.
(b) A napkin with every meal and his mother's dollhouse.
(c) A napkin with every meal and his mother's photograph.
(d) A glass of wine with every meal and his mother's dollhouse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the incident with the horse tell you about Peter?

2. Which of the following is a prominent theme in this story?

3. What does Peter do as a young boy that proves he is kindhearted?

4. Which character is most pleased about the king's illness and death?

5. When the court magician is asked to identify the murder weapon, he takes great pains to show its strength. What does he do to prove how deadly it is?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Flagg afraid of Peter?

2. Under what conditions does Peter agree to set aside his crown and face the trial?

3. Who is more popular with the people, Roland or Sasha? Why?

4. What does Thomas do to attempt to win his father's favor?

5. What are some of the different roles Flagg has played?

6. Why does Flagg want to kill Sasha?

7. How does Flagg keep people from suspecting that he had anything to do with Roland's death?

8. How does Peter attempt to include his brother in interactions with their father?

9. Why does Peyna finally agree to see Beson and to read Peter's note?

10. Who is ultimately responsible for Sasha's death, and how does it come about?

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