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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do King Uther's troops appear suddenly in the woods at Merlin's chapel in Part 3, Chapter 9?
(a) Neither of these.
(b) Both of these.
(c) The king has asked Merlin to join him on the battlefield.
(d) The king has grown sicker.

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

3. Who protests the declaration of the King's heir from Luguvallium?
(a) King Lot.
(b) Count Ector.
(c) Cador.
(d) Merlin.

4. Who ensures that the king and Arthur rest before the feast?
(a) Merlin.
(b) Morgian.
(c) Ygraine.
(d) Ralf.

5. How long has Arthur been gone when the guard wakes?
(a) Only minutes.
(b) Two hours.
(c) Three hours.
(d) One hour.

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

7. Who does Cador hold captive when he approaches Merlin?
(a) Ralf.
(b) Arthur.
(c) Lot.
(d) Uther.

8. What is the name of Arthur's white horse?
(a) Cabal.
(b) Canrith.
(c) Cador.
(d) Calelli.

9. Why does Merlin decide that Morgause poses no threat to Arthur?
(a) The god would not show him prophecies of Arthur just to kill him in the end.
(b) There is no reason for Morgause to wish ill toward Arthur.
(c) Both of these.
(d) Neither of these.

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

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

12. Who does Merlin reveal has the gift of sight?
(a) Arthur.
(b) Ygraine.
(c) Morgian.
(d) Morgause.

13. Who has lost the ability to stand up to Uther as Uther chooses an heir?
(a) Lot.
(b) Ralf.
(c) Merlin.
(d) Cador.

14. Who serves as Uther's chief captain?
(a) Merlin.
(b) Ralf.
(c) Cador.
(d) Lot.

15. Who finally calms the commotion in the feast after the announcement has been made?
(a) Lot.
(b) Ector.
(c) Arthur.
(d) Merlin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Merlin watch the battle with the Saxons?

2. How many lamps does Merlin light on the chapel altar?

3. Who brings Arthur forward to the altar in Part 4, Chapter 11?

4. When does Uther intend to declare Arthur his rightful heir?

5. Who backs Arthur's claim to the throne?

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