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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. What is inscribed on the temple altar in the Temple of Mithras?

2. What names do Merlin and Ralf assume when they are waiting at the inn to go to the castle?

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

4. When does Merlin meet Arthur for the first time after his birth?

5. What does Merlin first intend to do with the holy man's chapel, but then changes his mind?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Merlin come to know the Old Ones in the forest?

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

3. The spring after Arthur's twelfth birthday brings the rumblings of war to England. What happens?

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

5. What saves Merlin and company while they are traveling through the Perilous Forest? How? Does the author lead the reader to believe that this is an ordinary occurrence?

6. Why are the people concerned and apprehensive about Uther's health? Is it more than just concern for their king?

7. How does Merlin find Macsen's sword?

8. What story does Merlin tell the young goat herd who is caring for him after he injures his hand? Why does he tell him the story?

9. Why does the hermit at the Chapel of the Green feel comfortable telling Merlin about the story of Macsen's sword?

10. What does Ector tell Merlin of the other royal families in the area? Why are their activities important?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The people believe that Merlin is a powerful enchanter. What factors play into that belief? What do we know about Merlin, the common people, and the nobility that enable this belief?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

There is a significant challenge in deciding what should be done with Arthur after he is born. What does Ygraine want done with her son? What does Uther want done with his son? What is done with Arthur?

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