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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Arthur name his heir for the time being at the end of the book?
(a) Cador.
(b) Ector.
(c) Ralf.
(d) Lot.

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

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

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

5. 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.

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

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

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

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

10. Who summons Merlin to his side after the battle?
(a) Cador
(b) Uther.
(c) Arthur.
(d) Ralf.

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

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

13. Why did Cador wish to find Arthur through Merlin?
(a) To tell him his birthright.
(b) To kill him if he can.
(c) To take him away from Merlin.
(d) To keep an eye on him.

14. What announcement is made during the feast?
(a) King Uther has died.
(b) Arthur will not be heir to the High King.
(c) Lot will be the next High King.
(d) Arthur is heir to the High King.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Merlin respond to the calls from the soldiers?

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

3. Who is left to prevent the return of the Saxons when the battle is concluded?

4. Who stands on Merlin's right inside the chapel?

5. Where does Arthur find the sword on the island in the middle of the lake?

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