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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 Ector's wife's name?

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

3. Who attempts to see Uther three times, but is denied because Arthur is with him?

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

5. What dream does Merlin recall about Arthur and the sword while watching Arthur with the wounded soldiers?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ector react to Lot's protests after Uther dies following his abdication of the throne?

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

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

4. What do the lords and commoners find when they reach the Perilous Chapel?

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

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

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

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

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

10. What does Lot's marriage to Uther's daughter, Morgian, mean for the kingdom and Arthur?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Describe Merlin's impressions of Arthur. How do his descriptions of Arthur evolve throughout the story?

Essay Topic 3

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

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