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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four: The House of Constantine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mempricius do after he kills his brother?
(a) He cries.
(b) He rules the kingdom in peace.
(c) He kills himself.
(d) He begins a tyrannical rule.

2. When Hengist's army arrives from Saxony, his daughter, Renwein, is also on board. Vortigern falls madly in love with the girl and desires to wed her even though she is also a pagan. Why does Hengist agree to the marriage?
(a) Only if Vortigern will give him the province of Kent.
(b) Only if Vortigern will give up the kingship to either Aurelius or Utherpendragon.
(c) Only if Vortigern allows him to return to Germany.
(d) Only if Vortigern will allow him to be King.

3. Why does Pandrasus begin plotting war?
(a) It is the first idea that comes to mind.
(b) He hates Brutus.
(c) He is bored.
(d) He follows the advice of his counselors.

4. Vortigern revels in his new status and begins doing what?
(a) Plotting to kill the brothers.
(b) Improving aspects of life in Britain.
(c) Plotting how to obtain the kingship for himself.
(d) Killing his opposition.

5. What does Cassivelaunus tell Caesar?
(a) The Britons will do as he asks.
(b) The Britons will fight to the death for their liberty.
(c) The Britons will leave Britain.
(d) The Britons will pay tribute to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Vortigern sends messengers to bid Hengist to return to Britain with a small company of men. With how many men does Hengist sail?

2. Nennius dies fifteen days later from a wound inflicted by Caesar and is buried with what?

3. At the advice of his counselors, what does Vortigern build?

4. Estrildis is the daughter of the _______________ king and was captured by Humber.

5. Ebraucus sails to Gaul where he does what?

(see the answer key)

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