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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 is Moravik's man friend that comes to Merlin's aide?

2. Where does Merlin hide in the cave?

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

4. Where was Merlin's grandfather's house?

5. Merlin says that he tends to forget things of ____________ past.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Merlin see in his vision when he goes back to the crystal cave and Galapas?

3. Whose cape is the one that Merlin took when he was hiding in the farm?

4. How would Merlin be described when he was a young boy?

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

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

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

8. What does Dinias say about the pub to which he invites Merlin?

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

10. What are some of the physical characteristics of Galapas?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

The theme of trickery is rampant in this novel. From men tricking men to magical trickery, it seems that no one can quite believe what they see.

Part 1 - Give three examples of trickery and deception in this story.

Part 2 - What was the result of each of these examples?

Part 3 - Was trickery necessary in these examples? Why or why not?

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