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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Uther plan to lead battle, despite his illness?
(a) On his way through the Forbidden Forest.
(b) On his way north, to Luguvallium.
(c) On his way south, to Lothian.
(d) Outside of Tintagel.

2. How does Arthur react to the truth of his parentage?
(a) He questions why he was not raised in Court.
(b) He kisses Merlin.
(c) All of these.
(d) He expersses his gratitude and affection for Merlin, Ector, and Ralf.

3. When does Uther intend to declare Arthur his rightful heir?
(a) At the victory feast.
(b) Back at Tintagel.
(c) After Arthur proves his loyalty.
(d) He does not intend to declare Arthur his heir.

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

5. Who does Merlin tell must leave Luguvallium and never return to the Court?
(a) Morgause.
(b) Cador.
(c) Ralf.
(d) Morgian.

6. Why does Merlin leave the castle after the feast?
(a) To protect Arthur's sword.
(b) To find Arthur.
(c) To carry news of the king's death.
(d) To track down Lot's men.

7. What decorates Uther's great cloak?
(a) The family crest.
(b) Scarlet dragons entwined.
(c) Scarlet snakes entwined.
(d) A white stag.

8. What does Merlin share with Arthur when Arthur returns to their room in Part 4, Chapter 5?
(a) That Merlin has taken a vow of chastity.
(b) That Morgause is his half-sister.
(c) All of these.
(d) That he is not Arthur's father.

9. How does Merlin respond to the calls from the soldiers?
(a) With doubt and distrust.
(b) With praise of Uther and Arthur.
(c) With encouragement.
(d) With concern over the king's health.

10. What does Merlin prophesies about Morgause?
(a) Power for her and her child, but never joy.
(b) None of these.
(c) Death for her and her child.
(d) Joy and love for her and her child.

11. Where does Merlin watch the battle with the Saxons?
(a) From a hill.
(b) From the forest line.
(c) From King Uther's tent.
(d) From the front lines.

12. What does Merlin surmise from Uther's questions about Arthur?
(a) He regrets missing so much of Arthur's boyhood.
(b) He does not want to declare him the rightful heir.
(c) He is still unsure about Arthur's loyalty.
(d) None of these.

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

14. 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 has been beaten.
(c) The guard is drugged and sleeping.
(d) The guard has just fallen asleep.

15. What does Merlin not mention to Uther after the battle?
(a) The sword of Macsen.
(b) Lot's betrayal.
(c) The forest chapel.
(d) Uther's daughters.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How old is Arthur during the "Black Year"?

4. Who does Arthur ask Merlin to send a message to in Part 4, Chapter 7?

5. What impresses Arthur about Merlin before they leave the chapel?

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