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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what state does Merlin find the guard outside of his and Arthur's room?
(a) The guard is unconscious after being hit in the head.
(b) The guard is drugged and sleeping.
(c) The guard has been beaten.
(d) The guard has just fallen asleep.

2. When is Merlin attacked in the woods?
(a) Both of these.
(b) Neither of these.
(c) Immediately after leaving the castle.
(d) After he is stopped by a downed pine tree.

3. When does Lot plan to marry Morgian?
(a) Easter.
(b) Christmas.
(c) New Year's Day.
(d) Winter solstice.

4. Where does Arthur find the sword on the island in the middle of the lake?
(a) Buried in the dirt.
(b) Under a tree.
(c) In Bilis' cave.
(d) In a stone altar.

5. Who enters the tent as Arthur and Merlin are talking after the battle?
(a) Morgause.
(b) Cador.
(c) Uther.
(d) Lot.

6. What does the guard tell Merlin once awake?
(a) Someone has attempted to kill Arthur.
(b) Arthur has gone to the woman's room.
(c) Arthur has run away.
(d) Arthur has been taken.

7. What does Arthur complain to Merlin about being in the castle?
(a) He feels stifled and misses the Wild Forest.
(b) He feels he will never be comfortable in a castle.
(c) He feels uneasy about his new role as prince.
(d) He is concerned about his future without Uther to guide him.

8. Who is the first to kneel to the new king at the altar?
(a) Lot.
(b) Merlin.
(c) Ector.
(d) Cador.

9. What absorbs the sword as it sits on the altar?
(a) Black fire.
(b) A bright light.
(c) Blue fire.
(d) A flash of blue light.

10. Why is Merlin angry about Cador's arrival with his troops?
(a) Both of these.
(b) The Hill People did not warn him.
(c) He did not see it in a vision.
(d) Neither of these.

11. What announcement is made while Merlin and Arthur are talking in Part 4, Chapter 5?
(a) King Uther is dying.
(b) Morgause and Lot have been married.
(c) Lot has attempted to overthrow the king.
(d) Morgause is dead.

12. Who comes to take Arthur to King Uther the morning the king dies?
(a) Merlin.
(b) Ralf.
(c) Ulfin.
(d) Cador.

13. Who is left to prevent the return of the Saxons when the battle is concluded?
(a) Caw of Strathelyde.
(b) Both of these.
(c) Neither of these.
(d) Cador.

14. What does Merlin give Uther to help him sleep?
(a) None of these.
(b) Warm tea.
(c) A potion.
(d) Poppy.

15. Where is it suggested the declaration and ceremonies take place?
(a) Both of these.
(b) London.
(c) Neither of these.
(d) Winchester.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Arthur upset with Merlin when Merlin reveals something about himself in Part 4, Chapter 5?

2. Who does Merlin send to tell Ector's wife that he and Arthur will join Candor on the ride north?

3. Who does Merlin tell must leave Luguvallium and never return to the Court?

4. Who ensures that the king and Arthur rest before the feast?

5. Who did not remain with the rest of the British after the battle was over?

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