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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 jumps into the water and swims across the lake in front of Merlin?

2. Where does Arthur find the sword on the island in the middle of the lake?

3. Who admits to sending the Cornish spies to question Merlin at Bryn Myrddin?

4. What impresses Arthur about Merlin before they leave the chapel?

5. What announcement is made during the feast?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

7. 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?

8. What impact has the battle with Colgrim had on Uther's standings in the kingdom?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Putting aside the more magical aspects of Arthur's trip to the throne, there are a lot of politics at work within this story. Create a summary of those politics. Name the players and what they stand to gain or lose.

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