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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the old man's chief concern while being held at Belbury?
(a) Eating.
(b) Healing.
(c) Meditating.
(d) Sleeping.

3. What did Frost say Mark's murder charge was?
(a) A reason for deep misgivings.
(b) A misunderstanding.
(c) Part of his initiation into the inner circle.
(d) Something Frost would like to thank him for.

4. What does Jane NOT find at the campsite in Bragdon Wood?
(a) A campfire.
(b) Merlin.
(c) A donkey.
(d) Bedclothes.

5. What do Jane and Mr. Dimble find as they head away from the vagrant camp?
(a) A map.
(b) Merlin.
(c) Footprints that are not their own.
(d) A path that leads to the well.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the one person who puts their trust in Ransom when everyone is accusing him of treachery after he speaks with Merlin.

2. How does Merlin greet Ransom when he realizes Ransom is the real leader at St. Anne's?

3. What does Mark realize will happen to him if he does not comply with all Mr. Wither's demands?

4. What makes Mark lose his resolve to distrust anyone at the N.I.C.E.?

5. How are Wither and Frost attempting to communicate with the man they think is Merlin?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mr. Frost receive that causes him to leave Mark in the holding room with no warning?

2. According to the macrobes, what is the true fate of human kind?

3. What happens to the people at St. Anne's when the Oyeresu start descending there?

4. Why are Mr. Frost and Mr. Wither trying to talk to the old man in Latin?

5. What is the old man's major goal while being held captive at Belbury?

6. Why does Merlin feel so much animosity towards Jane?

7. What is so frustrating to Mark when he gets to his apartment after leaving Belbury?

8. Why is Mark so hesitant about stomping on the crucifix in his training room?

9. What kind of tests does Merlin give to Mr. Ransom to make sure he is the real leader at St. Anne's?

10. What does the old man feel about the man who stole his clothes?

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