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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. Who is Vortigern's son?

2. What is the name of Merlin's tutor?

3. What happens when the stranger lights a candle in the crystal chamber?

4. Of whom does Belasius speak to Merlin?

5. Where do Cadal and Merlin go to speak with Lady Niniane?

Short Essay Questions

1. How might Merlin's memory be described?

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

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

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

5. What does Merlin see when he enters the cave?

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

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

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

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

10. Describe a typical day in Sergontium when Merlin and the rest go there.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The images of the dragons are common in this story. They offer signs, omens, and information to those who are looking for them or who are knowledgeable about their meaning.

Part 1 - Give three examples of dragon symbols in this story.

Part 2 - Describe the significance of each of the dragon symbols you've chosen.

Part 3 - What are your thoughts as to the relevance of the dragon as a major symbol. What does the dragon stand for?

Essay Topic 2

Time seems to be scattered in this novel, with time slowing down and then speeding up at irregular intervals.

Part 1 - What is the importance of time in this novel? Is it important? Why?

Part 2 - What does Merlin's storytelling and the lapses in the time periods seem to say about Merlin?

Part 3 - Can the reader understand the story when it's not told in a linear fashion? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Merlin is a curious creature in this novel from beginning to end. And at times, this is not a good quality to have.

Part 1 - Describe one way in which Merlin's curiosity helps him. What happens? What actions does he take and what is the result?

Part 2 - Describe one time in which Merlin's curiosity hurts him? What happens? What actions does he take and what is the result?

Part 3 - Does Merlin's curiosity seem to be a bad or a good thing? Support your answer.

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