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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. Who does Merlin tell must leave Luguvallium and never return to the Court?

2. Who comes to take Arthur to King Uther the morning the king dies?

3. When does Lot plan to marry Morgian?

4. Where does Merlin watch the battle with the Saxons?

5. Who confirms that Arthur handed Uther's sword back to him during battle?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the sentry allow Arthur to be taken from he and Merlin's double room? Who does Arthur leave with?

2. Who is it that speaks to Uther's sword and Arthur's rightful sword? What impact does this have on Arthur and the other lords?

3. What does Arthur's child with Morgause symbolize? What does it mean for his kingdom? What does Merlin do?

4. Why does Cador tell Merlin that he sent spies to find him at Bryn Myrddin?

5. What is the significance of Morgause entering the makeshift hospital where Merlin and Arthur are?

6. What trap is set for Merlin as he rides to the Perilous Chapel? Who saves him?

7. Why does Merlin leave immediately after the feast? What warning does Ralf give him?

8. What role does Lot play in the battle against Colgrim? Why?

9. How does Uther react the first time he sees Arthur on the battlefield?

10. What impact has the battle with Colgrim had on Uther's standings in the kingdom?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are two purposes behind Merlin's fanciful story of Arthur's birth to the young goat herd. What are they? Describe in your answer which one is an important piece of Arthur's rise and which one describes Merlin's character.

Essay Topic 2

The people believe that Merlin is a powerful enchanter. What factors play into that belief? What do we know about Merlin, the common people, and the nobility that enable this belief?

Essay Topic 3

What do the last moments before the feast, where Uther will announce Arthur his rightful heir, remind the reader about Arthur? How does he compare to Lot as a leader?

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