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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 Merlyn think about in regard to Arthur as he heads home to Camulod from Eire?

2. What does Merlyn think about Donuil's connection with Sheelagh?

3. Where do Sheelagh and Arthur's wet nurse stay when they reach Camulod with Merlyn?

4. What is Sheelagh very gifted with?

5. What advice does Sheelagh give Donuil when the search party is unable to find the missing man?

Short Essay Questions

1. For what reasons does Sheelagh given Merlyn such a deep kiss as she leaves to reunite with Donuil?

2. Why does Ambrose think that the snow storm in Chapter 22 might be a blessing in disguise?

3. What do Merlyn and his group realize about the armed men they see early in Chapter 19, right after they land on familiar soil?

4. What does Sheelagh tell Merlyn about the feasts her father hosts?

5. What happens after Dergyll and Merlyn realize what has happened with Ironhair?

6. What does Sheelagh seem to know instinctively about her relationship with Donuil?

7. What does Merlyn find out about Ambrose's work when he returns to Camulod in Chapter 19?

8. What happens that leads Merlyn to suspect something is wrong as he and his group depart Eire?

9. What does Huw tell Merlyn about Cambria in Chapter 20?

10. What is Liam Twistback best known for?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe at least four negative aspects of having a protagonist as well-known (outside of the context of "The Saxon Shore") as Meryln. Make sure to use evidence from the novel to support your position.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast 2 characters of your choosing from "The Saxon Shore," making sure to use direct evidence and examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Choose at least one female character from "The Saxon Shore" and discuss at least 3 ways she goes against traditional gender stereotypes of someone like her.

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