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

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

3. Who saves Merlin from his attackers in the woods?
(a) Ralf.
(b) Arthur.
(c) Ector.
(d) The Hill Men.

4. Why has Cador come to visit Merlin at the forest chapel?
(a) At Ygraine's request.
(b) At Count Ector's request.
(c) On King Uther's command.
(d) To warn him about Uther's betrayal.

5. What does the guard tell Merlin once awake?
(a) Someone has attempted to kill Arthur.
(b) Arthur has been taken.
(c) Arthur has run away.
(d) Arthur has gone to the woman's room.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Arthur share a strong bond of loyalty and friendship with?

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

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

4. In what state does Merlin find the guard outside of his and Arthur's room?

5. What does Merlin prophesies about Morgause?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What impact has the battle with Colgrim had on Uther's standings in the kingdom?

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

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

6. How does Uther react the first time he sees Arthur on the battlefield?

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

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

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

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

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