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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Seven: Arthur of Britain.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cassivelaunus do when he becomes worried that his army will starve to death?
(a) He finds food for them.
(b) He petitions Androgeus to intervene with Caesar on his behalf.
(c) He asks Caesar for food.
(d) He orders them to hunt.

2. What does Claudius do when Arvirargus turns to battle him?
(a) He sends envoys to Arvirargus to arrange for a treaty.
(b) He returns to Rome.
(c) He takes over Britain.
(d) He fights him.

3. What did Vortigern slowly begin doing?
(a) Converting Britains to Catholicism.
(b) Stealing money from the royal treasury and placing his own supporters as rulers in neighboring towns.
(c) Selling off parts of Britain.
(d) Rebuilding cities.

4. At their suggestion Arthur sends to whom for help?
(a) Rome.
(b) Cheldric.
(c) His cousin Hoel.
(d) Merlin.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The first part opens with a description of Britain as what?

2. To where does Caesar retreat?

3. Three longships arrive from Saxony, a province in Germany, bearing two men of huge stature. Who are these men?

4. For how long does Arthur rule in total peace?

5. Aurelius then turns to the pursuit of Hengist's son, Octa, who has taken refuge in York. When Octa sees Aurelius advancing toward York, what does he do?

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