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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who attempts to see Uther three times, but is denied because Arthur is with him?
(a) Merlin.
(b) Morgause.
(c) Lot.
(d) Morgian.

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

4. How old is Arthur during the "Black Year"?
(a) Thirteen.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Eleven.

5. How does Arthur behave during the feast?
(a) Greedy.
(b) None of these.
(c) Angry.
(d) Snooty.

6. What does Merlin ask for as soon as he leaves the feast?
(a) All of these.
(b) His sword.
(c) A horse.
(d) His cloak.

7. Who does Ralf tell Merlin has left the castle already since the feast ended?
(a) Two men going after Mascen's sword.
(b) Both of these.
(c) Two men taking the message of the king's death south.
(d) Neither of these.

8. Who did not remain with the rest of the British after the battle was over?
(a) Lot.
(b) Cador.
(c) Merlin.
(d) Arthur.

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

10. Who does Merlin notice is absent from the battle?
(a) Uther's men.
(b) Rheged's men.
(c) Codor's men.
(d) Lot's men.

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

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

13. What is happening by the time Merlin and Arthur arrive at the battlefield to find Uther?
(a) Cador's men are moving into position to fight.
(b) All of these.
(c) Uther's men are moving into position to fight.
(d) Rheged's men are moving into position to fight.

14. Who does Arthur ask Merlin to send a message to in Part 4, Chapter 7?
(a) Morgian.
(b) Bedwyr.
(c) Ygraine.
(d) Morgause.

15. What dream does Merlin recall about Arthur and the sword while watching Arthur with the wounded soldiers?
(a) That Merlin will need to give him the sword and guide his development.
(b) That Merlin need only give him the sword and Arthur's own nature would do the rest.
(c) That Merlin should not give Arthur the sword until he proves himself.
(d) He did not recall a dream.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state does Merlin find the guard outside of his and Arthur's room?

2. What announcement is made while Merlin and Arthur are talking in Part 4, Chapter 5?

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

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

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

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