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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Merlin is summoned to instruct the workers in the construction of a monument. Merlin tells Aurelius that he should send for what?
(a) Marble from Italy.
(b) A large cross.
(c) Religious leaders from Rome.
(d) The Giants' Ring.

2. For how long does Arthur rule in total peace?
(a) Twenty years.
(b) Two years.
(c) Twelve years.
(d) Twelve months.

3. What does the council grant Octa and the remaining Saxons?
(a) Complete freedom.
(b) A large portion of Britain.
(c) A part of Britain that is uninhabited to live as subjects of the King.
(d) A small kingdom to reign.

4. What will rebuild the island, increase fortifications, and construct pathways beneath the earth?
(a) A hedgehog.
(b) A rat.
(c) A chipmunk.
(d) A mole.

5. Aurelius' army sets fire to the castle. What happens to Vortigern?
(a) He escapes.
(b) He is badly burned.
(c) He is burned inside.
(d) He suffers from smoke inhalation.

6. Which dragon represents Britain nearing its end?
(a) The white dragon.
(b) The blue dragon.
(c) The black dragon.
(d) The red dragon.

7. As soon as Aurelius sets foot on the island,what happens?
(a) Vortigern meets with him.
(b) The clergy anoint him king.
(c) The people attack him.
(d) Aurelius bows to the people of Britain.

8. Merlin's prophecy proves true when what happens?
(a) Aurelius returns back to Rome.
(b) Aurelius requests a meeting with Vortigern.
(c) Aurelius asks to speak to Merlin.
(d) Aurelius lands at day break the next day.

9. Aurelius then calls the princes of the island and sets to work rebuilding what?
(a) The castle.
(b) The churches of the realm.
(c) His power.
(d) The government.

10. What does Hengist do when he learns of Aurelius' coming?
(a) He prepares to attack.
(b) He retreats across the Humber River.
(c) He hides.
(d) He requests assistance from Rome.

11. An agreement is finally made between the Saxons and Arthur whereby the enemy is allowed to return to Germany after doing what?
(a) Paying tribute to Rome.
(b) Converting to Christianity.
(c) Apologizing to Arthur.
(d) Forfeiting their treasure and agreeing to pay tribute to Britain.

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

13. Why does Arthur assemble an army and decide to march on the Saxons?
(a) To procure more treasure to bestow on his nobles.
(b) He wants more power.
(c) He has nothing better to do.
(d) To protect himself and his people.

14. How does Merlin react to the men's attempts?
(a) He is surprised.
(b) He laughs.
(c) He is bored.
(d) He becomes angry.

15. Vortigern's son, Paschent, begins mounting an army to march against who?
(a) Dubricius.
(b) Aurelius.
(c) Utherpendragon.
(d) Samson.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Cadwallo appeal to Salomon's sense of family?

2. Instead of heeding the advice of his counselors, what does Aurelius do?

3. Aurelius rules from London and works to do what?

4. The children of the white dragon will be decimated and two more dragons will come, followed by whom?

5. At their suggestion Arthur sends to whom for help?

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