WorksheetsEragon Reading Quiz #2
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
"Saphira was as real and complex as any person. Her personality was eclectic and at times completely alien, yet they understood each other on a profound level."
What does eclectic mean?
ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
just plain strange.
really cold and stoic. not wanting to show emotion.
fierce and angry.
" Dempton approached with a smile beneath his flamboyant red mustache."
What does flamboyant mean?
bright red
strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior.
stunningly maintained
handsome
How did Eragon react to Roran's decision to leave?
He hated it.
He forbade Roran to leave.
He used force to try and make his cousin stay.
He hated it, but understood.
Who told Eragon to get rid of the stone?
Sloan
Garrow
Brom
Horst
Eragon kept to the shadows as he searched each street, listening for the slightest noise. His thoughts flashed to his room, where his bow hung; he wished that it was in his hand. He prowled across Carvahall, avoiding everyone until he heard a sibilant voice from around a house. Although his ears were keen, he had to strain to hear what was being said.
What might sibilant mean?
sniffily
making a raspy voice
making or characterized by a hissing sound.
roaring like a lion
Brom told Eragon to: “Hasten home. I don’t think it would be a good idea to (a) on the way.”
How did Brom react to seeing Eragon's shiny palm?
was stunned into silence
scolded Eragon for keeping this a secret
he grew quite angry and yelled at Eragon
he began whistling a merry tune
What did Saphira do when Eragon told her about the strangers?
flew off with Eragon
became very angry and attacked the strangers
destroyed the house
flew off in a blind rage
"Saphira spiraled down, leisurely drifting over the treetops."
What does leisurely mean?
doing something with a strong desire
not caring about it
doing something with haste
something done without hurry
What did Eragon and Saphira find when they got home?
Garrow was dead
the strangers were waiting for them
the house had been exploded
the house was okay, but there were strangers inside
