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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 is the name of Arthur's white horse?
2. Who stands on Merlin's right inside the chapel?
3. What decorates Uther's great cloak?
4. In what state does Merlin find the guard outside of his and Arthur's room?
5. Where does Uther plan to lead battle, despite his illness?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Arthur react to the argument between Merlin and Cador? How does Merlin react? Why?
2. What is the significance of Morgause entering the makeshift hospital where Merlin and Arthur are?
3. Why does Cador come to visit Merlin in the forest while Arthur is in Bilis' cave? How does he approach Merlin?
4. What does Lot's marriage to Uther's daughter, Morgian, mean for the kingdom and Arthur?
5. Why are Merlin and Arthur called to Uther's side on the battlefield immediately after Arthur tries to give Merlin Macsen's sword?
6. How does the battle with Colgrim end? Why is this important?
7. Why does Merlin feel that he can absolve himself of the guilt he carried for taking Arthur from his rightful upbringing?
8. What trap is set for Merlin as he rides to the Perilous Chapel? Who saves him?
9. Why is Arthur's thirteenth year known as the "Black Year"?
10. How does Uther react the first time he sees Arthur on the battlefield?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
There is a significant challenge in deciding what should be done with Arthur after he is born. What does Ygraine want done with her son? What does Uther want done with his son? What is done with Arthur?
Essay Topic 2
Through the beginning of the story, Cador is considered a possible threat to Uther's kingdom. However, there are events that demonstrate otherwise. What are the events that indicate Cador's true loyalties?
Essay Topic 3
Merlin has visions and prophecies throughout the story about Arthur and those around him. How do these visions shape the actions of the characters? Give one example of a vision that came true and an example of one that did not. Which are more significant?
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