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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. What is the author suggesting by revealing Thomas' thoughts and actions?
(a) That Thomas has no feelings.
(b) That Thomas is stronger than we first thought.
(c) That Thomas considers himself above the law.
(d) That Thomas is in his own symbolic prison.

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

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

4. Who is the most unlikely person to help the prisoner escape?
(a) His brother.
(b) The person who accused him.
(c) The person who imprisoned him.
(d) His guardian.

5. Which one of the following themes is revealed in this episode?
(a) Reality versus fantasy.
(b) Sibling rivalry.
(c) Good versus evil.
(d) Man against nature.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is prevalent in this story?

2. Peter reveals that he has a plan of escape. What is he afraid of?

3. What saves Peter when he falls during his escape?

4. Which recurring theme ends in this story when Peter and Thomas reunite?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Dennis sends Peter a note and asks for a response. Since Peter has no paper and nothing to write with, how does he respond to Dennis' request?

2. List three things that happen while Peter is imprisoned.

3. What is one thing the rescuers and Peter have in common, and what does it foreshadow?

4. What does Peter find as he is trying to hide his rope, and why is it significant?

5. What happens to thwart Flagg's plan to get away with murder?

6. What secret does Dennis reveal to Ben and Naomi?

7. What does the reader learn about Peyna from Dennis' visit to Peyna's house?

8. Thomas has been sleepwalking. Where does he wake up and what is his reaction?

9. How is suspense built into the story as Peter's friends reach the castle and Peter begins his escape?

10. What leads Dennis to find the note Peter threw?

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