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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 tell must leave Luguvallium and never return to the Court?
(a) Ralf.
(b) Morgian.
(c) Cador.
(d) Morgause.

2. Who summons Merlin to his side after the battle?
(a) Arthur.
(b) Uther.
(c) Ralf.
(d) Cador

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

4. Who comes to take Arthur to King Uther the morning the king dies?
(a) Merlin.
(b) Ralf.
(c) Ulfin.
(d) Cador.

5. What does Merlin give Uther to help him sleep?
(a) Warm tea.
(b) Poppy.
(c) None of these.
(d) A potion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who finally calms the commotion in the feast after the announcement has been made?

2. How does Arthur react to the truth of his parentage?

3. What fact about Arthur's true parentage leaves him frantic?

4. Who serves as Uther's chief captain?

5. What does Arthur name the sword he finds?

Short Essay Questions

1. What challenges does Lot raise against Uther's proclamation that Arthur is his heir? What do his challenges cause?

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

3. Why does Lot of Lothian protest Uther declaring his heir at Luguvallium? What are his true motives behind the protests?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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