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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 request does Uther agree to do at the feast?

2. Who does Merlin say will be held responsible if he dies?

3. What jumps into the water and swims across the lake in front of Merlin?

4. What does Merlin give Uther to help him sleep?

5. Who suggests that Uther's sword breaking was no accident?

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

3. What reality hits Arthur as he finds out that he is Uther's son and Uther is, in fact, dying?

4. What challenges does Lot raise against Uther's proclamation that Arthur is his heir? What do his challenges cause?

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

6. How does Arthur react to the argument between Merlin and Cador? How does Merlin react? Why?

7. Why are Merlin and Arthur called to Uther's side on the battlefield immediately after Arthur tries to give Merlin Macsen's sword?

8. How does Ector react to Lot's protests after Uther dies following his abdication of the throne?

9. What does Merlin tell Morgause about her plan and his prophecy for her and her child?

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

Putting aside the more magical aspects of Arthur's trip to the throne, there are a lot of politics at work within this story. Create a summary of those politics. Name the players and what they stand to gain or lose.

Essay Topic 2

Merlin picks and chooses when to reveal his true identity while Arthur is growing up. What does he gain with each approach? Give specific examples of each.

Essay Topic 3

After the battle against Colgrim, it is clear that Arthur has a significant amount of backing as Uther's heir. But, even as Merlin leaves Uther certain of the succession, he is uneasy. Why? What concerns are still present?

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