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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 old is Arthur during the "Black Year"?

2. What does Merlin not mention to Uther after the battle?

3. What is the name of the man threatening war against the British kingdoms?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of Morgause entering the makeshift hospital where Merlin and Arthur are?

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

3. Who is it that speaks to Uther's sword and Arthur's rightful sword? What impact does this have on Arthur and the other lords?

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

5. What leads Arthur to ask about Merlin's true identity? Learning this, does Arthur know who he is?

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

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

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

9. Why does Cador come to visit Merlin in the forest while Arthur is in Bilis' cave? How does he approach Merlin?

10. Why are Merlin and Arthur called to Uther's side on the battlefield immediately after Arthur tries to give Merlin Macsen's sword?

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

Merlin has visions and prophecies throughout the story about Arthur and those around him. How do these visions shape the actions of the characters? Give one example of a vision that came true and an example of one that did not. Which are more significant?

Essay Topic 3

How does Merlin solve the problem of Morgause? Does the author give any indication that this problem will come back to haunt Arthur?

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