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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Before the Romans Came.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Does Locrinus marry Corineus' daughter, Gwendolen?
(a) Yes, but he later divorces her.
(b) No.
(c) Yes.
(d) Not until later.

2. Brutus secures the castle and leaves 600 soldiers to guard it while he goes out to tell the Trojan people of his recent victory. Pandrasus decides to attack the fortress by night. Is he successful in wearing down the Trojans inside?
(a) Not at first.
(b) Just at first.
(c) No.
(d) Yes.

3. Ebraucus sails to Gaul where he does what?
(a) Asks to meet with the King.
(b) Asks for help from the king.
(c) Searches for a wife.
(d) Ransacks cities, gaining great wealth for himself.

4. Locrinus divides the battle spoils among his men, keeping treasure found on the ships and what else for himself?
(a) Food.
(b) Medals.
(c) Money.
(d) Three beautiful women.

5. The first part opens with a description of Britain as what?
(a) An idyllic island.
(b) A busy metropolis.
(c) An ordinary island.
(d) A desolate wasteland.

Short Answer Questions

1. Brutus has how many sons?

2. Humber, the king of the Huns, lands in Albanctus' lands and does what?

3. Estrildis gives birth to a daughter named _____________.

4. Where does Locrinus hide Estrildis?

5. Geoffrey of Monmouth says he will relate to the reader what exactly?

(see the answer key)

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