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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 does Merlin grab to keep himself warm?

2. What makes Uther not believe Merlin's story?

3. Who is the High King?

4. What does Merlin do when he hears the scream in the woods?

5. In Merlin's vision with Ambrosius, who is wearing the dragon brooch?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens with Merlin's pony?

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

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

5. What causes the other men in the pub to turn and to stare at Dinias and Merlin?

6. What happens after Merlin escapes?

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

8. How might Merlin's memory be described?

9. What does Merlin find when he enters the palace in secrecy?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout history, Merlin has been regarded as a magical figure. But during this novel, it seems he is far more complicated than his mythology seems to indicate.

Part 1 - Give three examples of ways in which Merlin is a mystical character. How do you define mystical?

Part 2 - Is Merlin magical? Why or why not?

Part 3 - Does Merlin's reputation come in handy? When? Does Merlin use it to his advantage? When? Is this the right thing for him to do?

Essay Topic 2

At many times, Merlin seems to work "magic" on others through his words and not through physical or magical trickery.

Part 1 -Describe the way in which Merlin battles with Marric and Hanno on the boat.

Part 2 - How does Merlin use words to save himself?

Part 3 - In what others ways does Merlin use his wits to save his life? Describe specific examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Like so many other novels, the pursuit of power seems to be the downfall of many characters.

Part 1 - Name 3 characters who are pursuing power in this story.

Part 2 - How does each character pursue their own definitions of power?

Part 3 - What is the end result for each of these characters? What does this say about each character?

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