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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 causes people to talk about Flagg?

2. What causes the queen's death?

3. What causes the king's death?

4. Who wants to kill the queen?

5. What is the dying king's last word?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why is Ben attacked on his way home from the market and what does he do about it?

5. What are Flagg's plans for Delain?

6. Why is Roland not concerned that his son wants to play with a dollhouse?

7. Why has Peter requested the napkins with each meal and that the dollhouse be returned to him?

8. Describe Thomas as a young boy and tell what makes him feel as he does.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the theme of good vs evil in The Eyes of the Dragon. Use examples from the story to show how the theme is revealed and give your opinion as to which force is predominant or strongest in the story. Support your statements with examples from the story.

Essay Topic 2

When Peter is asked to set aside his crown to stand trial, he does so willingly. Later, when in prison, he asserts his authority as the rightful king in demanding that the guard bring him what he asks for. What do these incidents tell you about Peter's character, his strengths, and his determination?

Essay Topic 3

The dragon Niner has a relatively minor part in The Eyes of the Dragon. Write a brief essay in which you explain the meaning of the title of the book and how it relates to the story.

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