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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, The Saxon Shore: Chapters 15-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Merlyn tell Donuil about his realization of the meaning behind his prophetic dream as he and his men leave Eire?
(a) Because Donuil doesn't believe in prophetic dreams.
(b) Because he can't seem to get Donuil alone.
(c) Because Donuil is too distraught over Sheelagh.
(d) Because he realizes Donuil is a spy.

2. Why does Merlyn often try to avoid his dreams?
(a) Because they are dark, frightening, and prophetic.
(b) Because they are so silly.
(c) Because they are so sad -- and mostly about his dead wife.
(d) Because they show him how rotten and cruel he is inside.

3. Who is Athol?
(a) Dedalus' brother.
(b) Merlyn's confidant.
(c) The king in Eire.
(d) Arthur's wet nurse.

4. How does Athol react to the gifts Merlyn and Donuil bring?
(a) He is so humbled by them, he weeps.
(b) He is amazed.
(c) He is furious because he sees them as godly.
(d) He doesn't really understand them, actually.

5. What town does Merlyn consider home?
(a) Cambridge.
(b) Camulod.
(c) Cummingsburg.
(d) Canchester.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of life does Lucanus live?

2. Why are Merlyn and his men nervous about the planned cavalry display for Athol and his men?

3. What promise does Merlyn make to the dead Uther?

4. What does Merlyn do when he finds Uther's body?

5. What does Merlyn wear to the second meeting of the Council?

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