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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 long was Merlin with Ambrosius in Less Britain?

2. Whose name causes other men in the tavern to stop and turn?

3. Who is the servant in the vision Merlin has about Camlach?

4. How long does the trip from Maridunum take?

5. Who rides out to the forest with Merlin?

Short Essay Questions

1. Merlin wanted to go to Sergontium, but his father thought he was too weak. How did Merlin talk his father into letting him go?

2. What has Merlin been learning as his has spent his time in Less Britain with Ambrosius?

3. When does the King storm out of the court?

4. Why was the man killed, according to Belasius?

5. What was the significance of the scene Merlin saw with the bull?

6. What does Uther notice about Merlin when he grabs him?

7. What does Galapas do when Merlin asks him to show him how to see visions?

8. What does Merlin tell Ambrosius about Lady Niniane?

9. What does Merlin say when the men ask him for his name?

10. Why does Ulfin go to Belasius to tell him that Merlin needs a new pony?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Merlin is a powerful person, but seems to fall apart when he is with the opposite sex. This dichotomy only helps to strengthen the mystique of Merlin in the novel.

Part 1 - Describe the troubles Merlin has with women. Who has he fallen for and what was the result?

Part 2 - Why do you think Merlin has troubles with the opposite sex?

Part 3 - Why do you think the author decided to give Merlin a sort of weakness with women? What does this reveal about Merlin's personality?

Essay Topic 2

The idea of the ringdove seems to help Merlin throughout his life. Thankfully, he is taught this lesson in how to avoid trouble early on.

Part 1 - Who is the character that teaches Merlin about being like a ringdove? What is the lesson? Why does he teach this to him?

Part 2 - How does Merlin apply this lesson in his life? Give at least two specific examples.

Part 3 - Are there any times when Merlin should not have followed the lesson of the ringdove?

Essay Topic 3

Foreshadowing plays a major role in this novel, giving the characters a sense of what might happen as well as helping the reader to see how the story may or may not unfold.

Part 1 - Give at least three examples of foreshadowing in the novel.

Part 2 - Describe each example of foreshadowing, the setting, and whether it came true the way it was perceived.

Part 3 - Why do you think foreshadowing is used in this story? What does it contribute to the story? To the characters? To the outcomes?

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