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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are Wither and Frost attempting to communicate with the man they think is Merlin?
(a) They are speaking old langauges like Latin.
(b) They are using hand motions.
(c) They are writing everything down.
(d) They are using the Head to translate.

2. Where is King Arthur's ring according to Merlin's riddle to Ransom?
(a) On Ransom's finger.
(b) In the chamber where Merlin was sleeping.
(c) On King Arthur's finger.
(d) Buried deep in the Well of Merlin.

3. According to Ransom, what is the only way for the good side to win this upcoming battle between good and evil?
(a) To receive the Oyeresu themselves.
(b) To spread the word of what the N.I.C.E. are really up to.
(c) To have Merlin conjur up black magic attacks.
(d) To wait for the N.I.C.E. to destroy themselves from within.

4. What do Straik and Wither do to Filostrato when Filostrato is taken to meet the Head?
(a) Strip him of his clothes.
(b) Explain to him the real mission of the N.I.C.E.
(c) Cut off his head.
(d) Make him spend some time in the objectivity room.

5. What is Mark writing to Jane about when the Fairy makes him drop his pen?
(a) His new job.
(b) His experience with the Head.
(c) Staying at St. Anne's.
(d) Coming to Belbury with him.

6. According to Merlin, if Jane had had a child, what would that child have done?
(a) Reigned as king, and been an assistant to Ransom.
(b) Known the secret to defeating the N.I.C.E.
(c) Vanquished the College before it allowed the N.I.C.E. to take over.
(d) Kept humanity safe for a thousand years.

7. What effect does the coming of Mercury have on the people at St. Anne's?
(a) Knowledge and thoughts flow freely.
(b) Everyone finds himself with great courage.
(c) Causes everyone in the house to feel regal and proud.
(d) The temperature rises, and a sweet breeze wafts through the room.

8. What did the macrobes tell Frost that the fate of human beings is?
(a) To exist without bodies.
(b) To form a race of perfect beings.
(c) To become extinct.
(d) To overthrow the anarchy at Bracton College.

9. What causes Mark to reflect on his dealings with the N.I.C.E. with great clarity after being brought back to Belbury?
(a) He thinks he is about to be killed.
(b) He was given a mind clarifying injection.
(c) He is crippled with fear.
(d) He spent a long time away from Belbury.

10. What does Frost tell Mark to do to the crucifix on the floor of his training room?
(a) Stomp on it.
(b) Kneel before it and pray.
(c) Rid himself of any emotions tied to that image.
(d) Examine it for flaws.

11. The author makes a reference to a place written about in the stories by J.R.R. Tolkein. What is the name of this place?
(a) Eldils Well.
(b) Numior.
(c) Mordor.
(d) Deep Heaven.

12. What does Mark want from Mr. Dimble when he sees him at the college?
(a) Jane's address.
(b) Legal advice.
(c) A ride back to Belbury.
(d) Money for a train ticket.

13. What does Merlin show fear of during his private conversation with Ransom?
(a) Pain.
(b) Failure.
(c) Death.
(d) Memories.

14. What effect does the coming of Mars have on the people at St. Anne's?
(a) Knowledge and thoughts flow freely.
(b) Everyone in the house becomes very cold.
(c) Causes everyone in the house to feel regal and proud.
(d) Everyone finds himself with great courage.

15. Where is Jane when Mark is looking for her at their apartment after he finally returns from Belbury?
(a) Belbury.
(b) Bracton College.
(c) A N.I.C.E. pub.
(d) St. Anne's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What old power are the evil eldils seeking?

2. Why did Merlin not believe Ransom was the leader of St. Anne's at first?

3. What is the old man's chief concern while being held at Belbury?

4. What did Jane dream about the night that Mark saw the Head?

5. What does Jane NOT find at the campsite in Bragdon Wood?

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