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

2. What is Ector's wife's name?
(a) Morgian.
(b) Marcia.
(c) Drusilla.
(d) Moria.

3. Who is named as a suspect in breaking Uther's sword?
(a) Cador and Merlin.
(b) Ector and Cador.
(c) Ector and Lot.
(d) Arthur and Lot.

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

5. How many lamps does Merlin light on the chapel altar?
(a) Ten.
(b) Eight.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Nine.

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

7. Who tells the people at the feast about the sword the god's have given to Arthur?
(a) Ector.
(b) Ralf.
(c) Cador.
(d) Merlin.

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

9. What does Arthur try to give Merlin when he finds out Merlin's true identity?
(a) His white stallion.
(b) A family crest.
(c) The sword he found.
(d) His loyalty as a servant.

10. What happens to Lot's position in the kingdom if he marries Morgian?
(a) He will be in a position to murder Uther.
(b) He will be in a position to murder Arthur.
(c) He will take command of Cornwall.
(d) He will be Uther's heir.

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

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

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

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

15. What is the name of the man threatening war against the British kingdoms?
(a) Uther.
(b) Cador.
(c) Colgrim.
(d) Lot.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who threatens to tell the other lords that she carries Arthur's child?

2. Who admits to sending the Cornish spies to question Merlin at Bryn Myrddin?

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

4. What does Merlin surmise from Uther's questions about Arthur?

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

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