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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. Who threatens to tell the other lords that she carries Arthur's child?

2. Who does Merlin reveal has the gift of sight?

3. Who does Cador hold captive when he approaches Merlin?

4. What is the name of Arthur's white hound?

5. Where is Macsen's sword during the feast?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Merlin leave immediately after the feast? What warning does Ralf give him?

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

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

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

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

9. How do Lot and Cador respond to Arthur claiming the sword that makes him the rightful High King?

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

Describe Merlin's interest in seeing Arthur through to the throne. Is it personal? Does he stay objective?

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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