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

2. Who does Merlin send to tell Ector's wife that he and Arthur will join Candor on the ride north?

3. Who does Merlin notice is absent from the battle?

4. Where does Uther plan to lead battle, despite his illness?

5. Who is left to prevent the return of the Saxons when the battle is concluded?

Short Essay Questions

1. What trap is set for Merlin as he rides to the Perilous Chapel? Who saves him?

2. What role does Lot play in the battle against Colgrim? Why?

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

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

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

6. Why does the sentry allow Arthur to be taken from he and Merlin's double room? Who does Arthur leave with?

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

8. Why is Arthur disturbed to hear that Merlin has taken a vow of chastity?

9. Why does Cador tell Merlin that he sent spies to find him at Bryn Myrddin?

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

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

Putting aside the more magical aspects of Arthur's trip to the throne, there are a lot of politics at work within this story. Create a summary of those politics. Name the players and what they stand to gain or lose.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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