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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. Why does the king's wife not use the wedding gift?

2. Which of the following is the one person who remains loyal to Peter?

3. What does the king give his wife on their wedding day?

4. Who is the one person who sees Flagg take the king a glass of wine?

5. What is used as evidence in finding Peter guilty?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it important to know that Peter likes to play with his mother's dollhouse?

2. How does Flagg frame Peter for the murder of Roland?

3. 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?

4. What are Flagg's motives in befriending Thomas?

5. What causes Thomas to change his mind about wanting to be king?

6. What character traits are revealed in Peter through the incident with the horse?

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

8. When Roland became ill, the first person to tend him was Peter. Why would this make Flagg happy?

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

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

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

As Peter, prepare a defense that you will present to the Judge-General describing why you are not guilty. Use examples from the story to prove how you loved your father and give examples of when you interceded on behalf of others.

Essay Topic 3

Peter's friend, Ben, is from a different social class than Peter. Ben is obviously determined to remain loyal to Peter because he defies his father's command not to speak to Peter. What does this tell you about Ben? What does it tell you about the bonds of friendship? If Ben and Peter had met as adults, do you think they would have formed such a solid friendship? Why or why not? Write 4-5 paragraphs discussing your opinion.

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