The History of the Kings of Britain Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 137 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The History of the Kings of Britain Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 137 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 does Hengist do when he learns of Aurelius' coming?

2. Aurelius' army sets fire to the castle. What happens to Vortigern?

3. What will happen to those who drink from the third?

4. Those who drink from the first will be granted what?

5. Arthur orders Cador to pursue the Saxons and cut them down. How does Cador do this?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens between the co-rulers, Cadwallo and Ewin?

4. What will happen in the time of the lion?

5. What does Merlin say about a tree?

6. What is the importance of the Boar of Cornwall?

7. How does Arthur show his maturity and humanity when dealing with the enemy?

8. Why does Arthur decide to conquer many other lands?

9. What happens when three springs erupt?

10. What is Brian sent to do? How does this help to defeat Edwin and benefit Cadwallo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Cassivelaunus attempts to restore Britain's glory.

Part 1) Who is Cassivelaunus? How does he attempt to restore Britain's glory? Is he successful? Why or why not?

Part 2) How does Cassivelaunus compare to Brutus? What flaw does he possess? How does this flaw affect his judgment and ultimately his country?

Part 3) What could Cassivelaunus have done differently? How might this affect Britain?

Essay Topic 2

Britain is frequently invaded by foreigners.

Part 1) Describe two attempts at invading Britain. Why do these invasions occur?

Part 2) Why might Britain be so prone to invasion?

Part 3) What countries would be prone to invasion today? How do nations today defend their territory? How does this compare to the invasions and battles in this book?

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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