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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 Merlin told to do after his vision?

3. Who has befriended Merlin?

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

5. How long was Merlin with Ambrosius in Less Britain?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Merlin tell Ambrosius about Lady Niniane?

3. What happens with Merlin's pony?

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

5. How might Merlin's memory be described?

6. What happens to Merlin as they journey by boat?

7. What does Merlin buy when he arrives across the sea?

8. What does Cerdic do when he sees the cut on Merlin's face?

9. What does Merlin have a vision of when he goes back to talk with Ambrosius?

10. What does Merlin overhear when he is hiding under the house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Merlin is exposed to many things as he is growing up, learning many valuable tools along his travels and changes in environment.

Part 1 - List at least 4 subjects Merlin is taught and the teachers who taught these subjects to him.

Part 2 - How does Merlin use each of these lessons in the novel?

Part 3 - Do you think Merlin is a better engineer or a magician? Support your answer.

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