The History of the Kings of Britain Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Vortigern revels in his new status and begins doing what? (from Part Four: The House of Constantine)

Plotting to kill the brothers.

Killing his opposition.

Improving aspects of life in Britain.

Plotting how to obtain the kingship for himself.

2.

Aurelius then turns to the pursuit of Hengist's son, Octa, who has taken refuge in York. When Octa sees Aurelius advancing toward York, what does he do? (from Part Six: The House of Constantine (continued))

He attempts suicide.

He emerges from the castle with a length of chain and gravel on his head.

He hides in the castle.

He attacks Aurelius' army.

3.

How is Augustine received by the British bishops? (from Part Eight: The Saxon Domination)

Not kindly.

Fairly well.

He is not received by the bishops.

Very well.

4.

Merlin says that if the workers dig into the ground they will find a pool that, once drained, will reveal two hollow rocks, each containing what? (from Part Four: The House of Constantine)

A diamond.

A snake.

A lizard.

A dragon.

5.

The children of the white dragon will be decimated and two more dragons will come, followed by whom? (from Part Five: The Prophecies of Merlin)

The lion of justice.

The boar of peace.

The bear of sleep.

The Tiger of justice.

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