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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. Humber, the king of the Huns, lands in Albanctus' lands and does what?

2. Ebraucus sails to Gaul where he does what?

3. Brutus surprises Pandrasus' forces and drives them to slaughter where?

4. Over what does an argument break out regarding Aurelius and Utherpendragon?

5. Caesar sends a letter to King Cassivelaunus. How is it received?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Constantine end up giving aid to the Britons?

2. Why does Brutus marry Pandrasus' daughter?

3. How does Vortigern begin plotting a takeover of the kingship?

4. What does Geoffrey write to Alexander? Why does he do this?

5. How does Locrinus deal with his feelings for Estrildis and his marriage to Gwendolen?

6. How is Britain described? What is the purpose of this book?

7. What does Locrinus do when Corineus dies? How does this affect Locrinus' life?

8. Describe Severus' reign.

9. What takes place after Pandrasus agrees to his daughter's marriage to Brutus?

10. What is Constantine able to do for the Britons?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Uther sees a brilliant star in the sky.

Part 1) Describe this sighting. Why is it important?

Part 2) How does Merlin interpret this astrological event? How does this foreshadow future events?

Part 3) What other literary devices are found in this book, including symbolism and foreshadowing? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Merlin's prophecy is similar to the Book of Revelation.

Part 1) What is the Book of Revelation? How is this prophecy like the Book of Revelation?

Part 2) What is the purpose for having this prophecy be like the Book of Revelation? What does this say about Britain?

Part 3) Does Merlin believe Britain will survive? Why or why not? What is the connection between Britain and success and the survival of the world? Why does this connection exist?

Essay Topic 3

Brutus is an extraordinary leader.

Part 1) How does he become a leader? How is he so extraordinary?

Part 2) What has given him these extraordinary abilities? How does this impact Britain?

Part 3) how do his abilities make it difficult to uphold what he has done for Britain? Why?

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