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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Rumon and Merewyn suspect that Merewyn's mother is dead?
(a) Because she is not breathing.
(b) Because they find her with a knife stuck in her chest.
(c) Because they see no smoke rising from the chimney.
(d) Because they check her pulse.

2. What does Rumon realize when he sees Merewyn at the place where she has taken her aunt's heart?
(a) He is lost.
(b) He has been a fool.
(c) Merewyn's aunt is dead.
(d) Merewyn has never been far from his thoughts.

3. How does Alfhere deal with Alfrida's behavior?
(a) He hits her back.
(b) He breaks down the door.
(c) He comforts her.
(d) He brutally rapes her.

4. What does Merewyn and her husband raise on their land?
(a) Pigs.
(b) Cattle.
(c) Goats.
(d) Sheep and horses.

5. Where does Merewyn take her aunt's heart after her aunt dies?
(a) To the crypt in the Abbey.
(b) To Uther.
(c) To the grave of King Arthur.
(d) To the King.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Poldu remain alive after the attack?

2. What news does Gunnar bear?

3. Who is the King of England?

4. The novel follows the history of England's raids by whom?

5. Who manipulates the council into wanting to crown King Edgar's choice?

(see the answer key)

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