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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Arthur upset with Merlin when Merlin reveals something about himself in Part 4, Chapter 5?
(a) Because he is disappointed in Merlin's actions the night Arthur was conceived.
(b) Because he is disappointed in Merlin's actions the night Arthur was born.
(c) Because he thought Merlin was his father, which he now finds is impossible.
(d) Because he believes Merlin has been lying to Uther.

2. 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.

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

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

5. What jumps into the water and swims across the lake in front of Merlin?
(a) None of these.
(b) A white stag.
(c) A white cat.
(d) A white wolf.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Arthur behave during the feast?

3. Who does Merlin tell must leave Luguvallium and never return to the Court?

4. What realization is Merlin struck with in regards to Morgause and Arthur's union?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What reality hits Arthur as he finds out that he is Uther's son and Uther is, in fact, dying?

2. What do the lords and commoners find when they reach the Perilous Chapel?

3. What leads Arthur to ask about Merlin's true identity? Learning this, does Arthur know who he is?

4. How does Arthur react to the argument between Merlin and Cador? How does Merlin react? Why?

5. What is the significance of Morgause entering the makeshift hospital where Merlin and Arthur are?

6. What do Uther and Merlin discuss during their meeting after the battle with Colgrim? What does Merlin perceive about Uther and his questions?

7. Why does Cador tell Merlin that he sent spies to find him at Bryn Myrddin?

8. How do Lot and Cador respond to Arthur claiming the sword that makes him the rightful High King?

9. How does the battle with Colgrim end? Why is this important?

10. How does Ector react to Lot's protests after Uther dies following his abdication of the throne?

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