1. Merlin meets Morgause, Uther's illegitimate daughter, after developing a medicine for the ailing Uther. What are Merlin's impressions of Morgause? Does the author give any indication that there is more to Morgause than is being revealed?

2. Why does Merlin hide himself away in his cave for three months after returning to Bryn Myrddin?

3. Why does Merlin plan to take over the Chapel of the Green himself after the old hermit dies?

4. Merlin admits to the reader for the first time since the story began that he is apprehensive about meeting with the queen. Why?

5. What does Uther reveal to Merlin about his injury? How does this effect his concern for Arthur?

6. Why does Merlin seek out the holy man in the forest chapel?

7. Why does Merlin spend so much time traveling all over Europe? Where does he go? How long is he gone?

8. How does Merlin find Macsen's sword?

9. Four men come to visit Merlin at Bryn Myrddin, claiming they are sent by King Uther. Merlin knows that this is not true. How does he know?

10. Why does Merlin travel in disguise with the infant Arthur? What disguise does he assume?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the truth behind the injury Uther received during a skirmish with the Saxons? Why has it made Uther question his future and Arthur?

Essay Topic 2

What evidence is there that the characters who participated in bringing Uther and Ygraine together the night of Arthur's conception are more closely connected than any of them first realize?

Essay Topic 3

After the battle against Colgrim, it is clear that Arthur has a significant amount of backing as Uther's heir. But, even as Merlin leaves Uther certain of the succession, he is uneasy. Why? What concerns are still present?

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