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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Eight: The Saxon Domination.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 up the kingship to either Aurelius or Utherpendragon.
(b) Only if Vortigern allows him to return to Germany.
(c) Only if Vortigern will allow him to be King.
(d) Only if Vortigern will give him the province of Kent.

2. Geoffrey of Monmouth says he will relate to the reader what exactly?
(a) How the Britons successfully fought other groups of people.
(b) How the kings each improve the island.
(c) How Britain became overrun by outside forces.
(d) How the British isles drew inhabitants.

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

4. Cadwallo continually tries to return to Britain. How is Edwin always able to thwart Cadwallo's plans?
(a) He is a seer.
(b) Merlin's magical powers.
(c) His high intelligence.
(d) The aide of a magician.

5. Together Claudius and Arvirargus build what city in honor of the marriage?
(a) London.
(b) York.
(c) Gloucester.
(d) Winchester.

Short Answer Questions

1. Merlin further states that Aurelius is sailing toward Britain as they speak and will land when?

2. Hengist orders his men to hide daggers in their boots and on his command kill the British lord nearest him during the meeting. Is Vortigern killed?

3. Anacletus will approach the Greek encampment saying what has happened?

4. Merlin's prophecy proves true when what happens?

5. Arthur orders Cador to pursue the Saxons and cut them down. How does Cador do this?

(see the answer key)

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