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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Merlin arrive in Britain?

2. Why does Stilicho stay behind at Merlin's cave?

3. Who was previously Merlin's nurse when Merlin was a boy?

4. What is the name of the woods that Merlin and his troop ride through?

5. Where is Ector's castle?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the extraordinary qualities attributed to Merlin? How many, if any, of them are true? What is the truth about Merlin?

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

3. What parts of Arthur's upbringing do Merlin and Uther agree on? What parts do they not agree on? What is Merlin's solution to the problem?

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

5. What does Ralf tell Merlin about the riders who attacked him on his way to Merlin's to deliver a letter?

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

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

8. How does Arthur finally meet Merlin? How does Merlin recognize the boy?

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

10. What plan do Merlin and Ygraine develop for Arthur after his birth? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several ways in which Lot of Lothian attempts to undermine or destroy the king. Describe those situations in detail including the outcome of Lot's actions.

Essay Topic 2

Merlin picks and chooses when to reveal his true identity while Arthur is growing up. What does he gain with each approach? Give specific examples of each.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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