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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 does Merlin reveal has the gift of sight?
(a) Morgian.
(b) Ygraine.
(c) Arthur.
(d) Morgause.
2. What is the name of Arthur's white horse?
(a) Cabal.
(b) Canrith.
(c) Calelli.
(d) Cador.
3. What is happening by the time Merlin and Arthur arrive at the battlefield to find Uther?
(a) Uther's men are moving into position to fight.
(b) Cador's men are moving into position to fight.
(c) All of these.
(d) Rheged's men are moving into position to fight.
4. Who does Merlin notice is absent from the battle?
(a) Lot's men.
(b) Codor's men.
(c) Rheged's men.
(d) Uther's men.
5. Who is Morgian's sister?
(a) Morgause.
(b) Ygraine.
(c) Marcia.
(d) Ulfin.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who stands on Merlin's left inside the chapel?
2. Who does Arthur name his heir for the time being at the end of the book?
3. Who admits to sending the Cornish spies to question Merlin at Bryn Myrddin?
4. What fact about Arthur's true parentage leaves him frantic?
5. What absorbs the sword as it sits on the altar?
Short Essay Questions
1. What do Uther and Merlin discuss during their meeting after the battle with Colgrim? What does Merlin perceive about Uther and his questions?
2. How does Ector react to Lot's protests after Uther dies following his abdication of the throne?
3. 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?
4. How does Uther make the announcement during the feast that Arthur is his heir to the throne?
5. What leads Arthur to ask about Merlin's true identity? Learning this, does Arthur know who he is?
6. What does Arthur's child with Morgause symbolize? What does it mean for his kingdom? What does Merlin do?
7. How do Lot and Cador respond to Arthur claiming the sword that makes him the rightful High King?
8. Why is Arthur disturbed to hear that Merlin has taken a vow of chastity?
9. Why does Merlin feel that he can absolve himself of the guilt he carried for taking Arthur from his rightful upbringing?
10. What trap is set for Merlin as he rides to the Perilous Chapel? Who saves him?
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