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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 impresses Arthur about Merlin before they leave the chapel?

2. Why did Cador wish to find Arthur through Merlin?

3. What decorates Uther's great cloak?

4. Who stands on Merlin's right inside the chapel?

5. Who did not remain with the rest of the British after the battle was over?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Uther make the announcement during the feast that Arthur is his heir to the throne?

4. What do Uther and Merlin discuss during their meeting after the battle with Colgrim? What does Merlin perceive about Uther and his questions?

5. Why does Arthur's absence from their double room bother Merlin? What does Merlin see in a vision?

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

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

8. How does Uther react the first time he sees Arthur on the battlefield?

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

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Why does Merlin have difficulty reconciling the visions he has of Arthur with Macsen's sword? He knows that the sword will be Arthur's, so why is there a problem?

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