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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 the name of the man threatening war against the British kingdoms?
2. Who does Merlin send to tell Ector's wife that he and Arthur will join Candor on the ride north?
3. How long has Arthur been gone when the guard wakes?
4. What does Merlin prophesies about Morgause?
5. Who tells the people at the feast about the sword the god's have given to Arthur?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Merlin feel that he can absolve himself of the guilt he carried for taking Arthur from his rightful upbringing?
2. How does the battle with Colgrim end? Why is this important?
3. What is the significance of Morgause entering the makeshift hospital where Merlin and Arthur are?
4. How does Ector react to Lot's protests after Uther dies following his abdication of the throne?
5. What does Arthur's child with Morgause symbolize? What does it mean for his kingdom? What does Merlin do?
6. What reality hits Arthur as he finds out that he is Uther's son and Uther is, in fact, dying?
7. Why is Arthur disturbed to hear that Merlin has taken a vow of chastity?
8. How do Lot and Cador respond to Arthur claiming the sword that makes him the rightful High King?
9. Why does the sentry allow Arthur to be taken from he and Merlin's double room? Who does Arthur leave with?
10. Why does Cador come to visit Merlin in the forest while Arthur is in Bilis' cave? How does he approach Merlin?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The white deer appears in this story more than once. Where does it appear and what is its significance in each situation? To the story overall?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
How does Merlin rationalize Morgause's girl coming for Arthur the night after the battle has ended? Why? What ripple effect does Merlin's rationalization have?
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