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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. Who stands on Merlin's right inside the chapel?
(a) Cador and his company.
(b) Lot and his followers.
(c) None of these.
(d) Ector and Cei.

2. Where is Macsen's sword during the feast?
(a) Arthur's room.
(b) Chapel Mascen.
(c) Tintagel.
(d) Caer Bannog.

3. What impresses Arthur about Merlin before they leave the chapel?
(a) Both of these.
(b) The fine robes Merlin dons.
(c) Neither of these.
(d) The powers he displays.

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

5. Who suggests that Uther's sword breaking was no accident?
(a) Merlin.
(b) Lot.
(c) Arthur.
(d) Ector.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Cador wish to find Arthur through Merlin?

2. What is Ector's wife's name?

3. What announcement is made during the feast?

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

5. Where does Uther plan to lead battle, despite his illness?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Arthur's child with Morgause symbolize? What does it mean for his kingdom? What does Merlin do?

3. Why is Arthur's thirteenth year known as the "Black Year"?

4. Why does Merlin leave immediately after the feast? What warning does Ralf give him?

5. What does Merlin tell Morgause about her plan and his prophecy for her and her child?

6. How does Arthur find Caliburn, Macsen's sword?

7. What role does Lot play in the battle against Colgrim? Why?

8. Who is it that speaks to Uther's sword and Arthur's rightful sword? What impact does this have on Arthur and the other lords?

9. Why is Arthur disturbed to hear that Merlin has taken a vow of chastity?

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

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