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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Aeneas marry?
(a) King Latinus' daughter, Lucinda.
(b) King Latinus' daughter, Lavinia.
(c) King Latinus' daughter, Lucia.
(d) King Latinus' daughter, Lucretia.

2. For how long does Gwendolen reign?
(a) Fifteen years.
(b) Fourteen years.
(c) Thirteen years.
(d) Twelve years.

3. Where is Constans raised?
(a) In an orphanage.
(b) In the King's home.
(c) In his uncle's home.
(d) In the monastic order.

4. While the disagreement rages, Vortigern counsels Constans to do what?
(a) Aide his brothers in the kingship.
(b) Become his brothers' adviser.
(c) Become a priest.
(d) Leave the church and take the kingship.

5. How is Vortimer killed?
(a) He is poisoned by an adviser.
(b) His mother poisons him.
(c) His father drowns him.
(d) He is stabbed by his father.

6. Why is Aldroenus not interested in ruling Britain?
(a) Because of its dangerous state.
(b) Because the people do not trust him.
(c) Because of its ruinous state.
(d) Because of the powerful King.

7. How many of Caesar's soldiers are lost to the water?
(a) Dozens.
(b) Hundreds.
(c) Thousands.
(d) Many.

8. For how long does Madden rule?
(a) Twenty years.
(b) Forty years.
(c) Thirty years.
(d) Fifty years.

9. Caesar launches a fleet and arrives in Britain where what happens immediately?
(a) He is warmly welcomed.
(b) He is ignored.
(c) He is brought to see Cassivelaunus.
(d) He is engaged in battle by Cassivelaunus and other British lords.

10. Estrildis is the daughter of the _______________ king and was captured by Humber.
(a) French.
(b) Italian.
(c) German.
(d) Greek.

11. The Huns' leader is driven back to the river and _______________.
(a) Drowned.
(b) Left for dead.
(c) Chased home.
(d) Attacked.

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

13. Why are these rivers so important?
(a) They are a home for many wild animals.
(b) They supply clean water to villages.
(c) They are beautiful.
(d) They bring goods and trade from all over the world.

14. What happened when Caesar's ships arrive?
(a) They are attacked.
(b) They are warmly welcomed.
(c) They are impaled on the stakes.
(d) They are destroyed by pirates.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Locrinus marry Corineus' daughter, Gwendolen?

2. Caesar assumes these lost relatives will know what?

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

4. How is Hamo able to kill the King?

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

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