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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. Cynric tells Gaius that he can never see ________ again or else he will have troubles with the Ravens.

2. Who is the name that has been discussed as a possible replacement for the current high priestess?

3. Who tells Mairi that her husband has died, waiting until the right time?

4. Who has been captured by the Romans, the man who is the husband of Mairi?

5. What is Caillean beginning just as Eilan finds out that she is pregnant in the story?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is complicated about the selection of a high priestess, even though Lhiannon has seen Caillean in the role?

2. What is the significance of the name 'Gawen' when Gaius decides to use it to cover up his real identity?

3. What does Marcellius note when Gaius finally returns to his home?

4. What are the three visions that Eilan has when she is looking in the pool during her initiation?

5. What are Eilan and Dieda doing out in the middle of the woods when they are described at the start of the story?

6. What are the three promises that Caillean asks of Eilan if she wants to stay at the Forest House?

7. What do the girls feel about the priestesses at the Forest House and whether they would like to be a part of the training?

8. What is the dream that Caillean has when the story first opens, of events that happened in the past?

9. What is the premonition that Caillean has when she is holding the baby after she is born?

10. What has happened to Gaius when Eilan and Dieda come upon him in the forest?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gaius is hesitant to share what his background is, as he knows there is bad blood between the Britons and the Romans.

Part 1: Do you think that Gaius should have hidden his background from the others?

Part 2: Why were there bad feelings between the Britons and the Romans?

Part 3: How do you think Gaius might have been treated if the others found out what his background was?

Essay Topic 2

Eilan has fantasies about escaping and running away from the house with her baby.

Part 1: Why do you think that Eilan might want to escape and run away with her baby?

Part 2: Do you think that Eilan would be able to escape the Forest House?

Part 3: Why wouldn't anyone be able to leave the Forest House?

Essay Topic 3

Marcellius and Gaius seem to have a common father and son relationship, with his father always wanting more from Gaius.

Part 1: Why do you think Marcellius doesn't want Gaius to marry Eilan?

Part 2: Do you think that Marcellius truly wants Gaius to be happy?

Part 3: How do you think Marcellius could have been more supportive of Gaius and his life?

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