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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is foreshadowed by the aborted murder attempt?
2. Which of the following is an ironic twist in this story?
3. What happens when Peter tells his father about the incident with the horse?
4. What does Thomas do to win his father's approval?
5. Why does the king choose the gift that he gives his bride?
Short Essay Questions
1. When Roland became ill, the first person to tend him was Peter. Why would this make Flagg happy?
2. Who is more popular with the people, Roland or Sasha? Why?
3. What does Ben's refusal to take money from Anders Peyna say about his character?
4. What causes Thomas to change his mind about wanting to be king?
5. Who is ultimately responsible for Sasha's death, and how does it come about?
6. How does Peter attempt to include his brother in interactions with their father?
7. What is most important to Sasha about Peter's upbringing?
8. Briefly tell what The Eyes of the Dragon is about.
9. What can you infer from the fact that Peter does not recognize the box used as evidence until he remembers that he lost one like it as a child?
10. What character traits are revealed in Peter through the incident with the horse?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
It took Peter at least five years to fashion the rope he used to escape. What does his patience and determination tell you about Peter? Do you think he could have considered other means of escape? If so, what? Support your answers with examples from the story.
Essay Topic 2
Peter was greatly influenced by his mother. How does this influence serve him throughout the story? Do you think it makes him weaker or stronger? How would his life have been different if he had been more influenced by his father or if he had ignored his mother's advice?
Essay Topic 3
Write a brief essay in which you discuss the ending of The Eyes of the Dragon. Tell whether you think it was an effective ending, a predictable ending, or a believable ending. Could the story have ended differently given all the foreshadowing throughout the story? Why or why not?
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