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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At their suggestion Arthur sends to whom for help?
(a) His cousin Hoel.
(b) Rome.
(c) Merlin.
(d) Cheldric.

2. The two dragons emerge from their slumber and do what?
(a) Look for food.
(b) Run away.
(c) Attack Merlin.
(d) Engage each other in battle.

3. Following the death of Uther, the leaders of the Britons urge Dubricius to do what?
(a) Anoint Utherpendragon king.
(b) Anoint Arthur king.
(c) Anoint Merlin king.
(d) Anoint Aurelius king.

4. When Cadwallo arrives in Brittany he is greeted by King Salomon who does what?
(a) Gives a great speech about the power of the Britons.
(b) Throws him out of the kingdom.
(c) Warmly welcomes him.
(d) Gives a great speech berating the British Britons for being unable to maintain control of their homeland.

5. A farmer will plant poisoned crops that will cause the population to do what?
(a) Find better food.
(b) Leave the country.
(c) Decrease.
(d) Increase.

6. A tree will be planted on top of the Tower of London and grow how many branches that cover the entire island?
(a) Five.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

7. Instead of heeding the advice of his counselors, what does Aurelius do?
(a) He meets with Vortigern.
(b) He does not allow the clergy to crown him King.
(c) He heads for Kambria and the stronghold where Vortigern is hiding.
(d) He heads back home.

8. When the people become bloodthirsty, one man will overthrow another and march where?
(a) To the East.
(b) To the North.
(c) To the South.
(d) To the West.

9. Edwin asks Cadwallo for a crown of his own. Cadwallo tells Edwin that he cannot give him a separate crown. How does Edwin react to this?
(a) He is surprised.
(b) He is worried.
(c) He is greatly angered.
(d) He is sad.

10. Ethelfrid and Brochmail join one another in battle. What are the results of this battle?
(a) Cadvan is eventually forced to flee and Ethelfrid is made king.
(b) They sign a peace treaty.
(c) They are both killed.
(d) Ethelfrid is eventually forced to flee and Cadvan is made king of the Britons.

11. Ethelfrid impregnates his wife but does what?
(a) Leaves the kingdom.
(b) Gives her to another man.
(c) Tells her it is not his child.
(d) Dismisses her from his kingdom.

12. Vortigern's son, Paschent, begins mounting an army to march against who?
(a) Samson.
(b) Utherpendragon.
(c) Dubricius.
(d) Aurelius.

13. An agreement is finally made between the Saxons and Arthur whereby the enemy is allowed to return to Germany after doing what?
(a) Converting to Christianity.
(b) Paying tribute to Rome.
(c) Apologizing to Arthur.
(d) Forfeiting their treasure and agreeing to pay tribute to Britain.

14. A council is convened to determine what should be done with Hengist. In the end what is decided?
(a) He is kept in prison for the rest of his life.
(b) His head will be cut off, but his body will be buried according to pagan custom.
(c) He is allowed to go.
(d) He is sent to Rome.

15. How is Augustine received by the British bishops?
(a) Fairly well.
(b) He is not received by the bishops.
(c) Not kindly.
(d) Very well.

Short Answer Questions

1. Arthur soon learns that he is feared by what leaders?

2. Three springs will erupt where?

3. The fleet arrives back in Britain and Aurelius summons nobles and clergy from the entire island to do what?

4. Dubricius extols the troops with what pronouncement?

5. Aurelius then turns to the pursuit of Hengist's son, Octa, who has taken refuge in York. When Octa sees Aurelius advancing toward York, what does he do?

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