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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of story is "Avalon?"
(a) A biographical story.
(b) An epic story.
(c) A historic story.
(d) An autobiographical story.

2. Why was Rumon sent to Glastonbury Abbey?
(a) He had to escape the romantic advances of Queen Alfrida.
(b) He was discovered locked in an embrace with Queen Alfrida.
(c) He had to deliver a message for the King.
(d) He had a vision that told him he had to go there.

3. What is Dunstan suggesting to Rumon after his stay at Glastonbury Abbey?
(a) That Rumon go back to France.
(b) That Rumon return to Court.
(c) That Rumon leave the Queen alone.
(d) That Rumon find someone to marry.

4. In what year does the story begin?
(a) 1973.
(b) 1873.
(c) 973.
(d) 100

5. What does Athelwald do after his report to the King?
(a) He returns to Court and becomes the King's closest adviser.
(b) He disappears from Court and marries Ordgar's daughter himself.
(c) He asks the King's permission to marry the princess.
(d) He is killed in battle with the Vikings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did King Edgar marry instead?

2. Why do Rumon and Merewyn suspect that Merewyn's mother is dead?

3. The novel follows the history of England's raids by whom?

4. Who is the Queen of England?

5. What does Rumon's vision convince him of?

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