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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. Upon his return, Arthur arranges for a festival to be held in the City of Legions. What is Guinevere doing at the same time?

2. One dragon is white and one is __________.

3. Merlin further states that Aurelius is sailing toward Britain as they speak and will land when?

4. A ram from the castle of _____________ will bring an era of decadence that will eventually bring about a time of famine and death.

5. When the enemy is so beleaguered that they have little hope of victory, what do they do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Merlin say about a tree?

2. What does Pope Gregory do? How does this affect Augustine?

3. What happens to Hengist?

4. What happens when three springs erupt?

5. Why should Arthur be King?

6. What good will Cadwaller and Conanus do for Britain?

7. What are the two possible deaths that stand before Vortigern?

8. Why does Octa end up living in an uninhabited area of Britain as a subject of the King?

9. Describe Constantine's reign.

10. Describe the rule of one of the Kings listed by the author.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Merlin seems to have magical abilities.

Part 1) Describe his abilities. From where might these abilities come?

Part 2) How important is magic throughout this book? Can many accounts in this story be considered true? Why or why not?

Part 3) How might the believability of these stories compare between the time in which it was written and today? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Aurelius strives to be different than Vortigern.

Part 1) Who is Aurelius? Why does he strive to be different than Vortigern? How?

Part 2) How does Aurelius resemble Brutus? How does he also resemble some rulers today?

Part 3) What might this author think about dictatorships and totalitarian governments? Use the text to support your response.

Essay Topic 3

Merlin's prophecies are extraordinary.

Part 1) Who is Merlin? How is Merlin, himself, extraordinary?

Part 2) What is significant about Merlin's prophecies? Do you believe these prophecies actually took place? Why or why not?

Part 3) How is Merlin's prophecy symbolic? What does it reveal about Britain's past?

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