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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Mempricius' son, Ebraucus, takes over control of Britain and reigns for how many years?
(a) Fifty-nine.
(b) Thirty-nine.
(c) Twenty-nine.
(d) Forty-nine.

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

4. Who do Vortigern's magicians tell him to search out to help him with his building project?
(a) A child born without a father.
(b) The child of royalty.
(c) A local child.
(d) A parentless child.

5. Nennius dies fifteen days later from a wound inflicted by Caesar and is buried with what?
(a) His sword.
(b) His comrades.
(c) His crown.
(d) Caesar's sword.

Short Answer Questions

1. Two years later Caesar once again gathers a fleet and sets sail for Britain. When Cassivelaunus learns of Caesar's approach, what does he do?

2. Geoffrey's dedication is a request that his benefactor, Alexander, ___________________.

3. Why is Aldroenus not interested in ruling Britain?

4. Guiderius manages to beat Claudius' forces back, but what happens to Guiderius?

5. Does Locrinus marry Corineus' daughter, Gwendolen?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the Humber River receive its name?

2. How does Brutus end up deciding to free the Trojans?

3. What is Constantine able to do for the Britons?

4. What is the story of King Leir?

5. Why is Vortimer poisoned?

6. How does Brutus first go about trying to free the Trojan slaves? What is the response to his actions?

7. Describe the battles leading to Pandrasus being the only member of his army still alive.

8. What does Julius Caesar think of Britons?

9. What happens when both Mepricius and Malin want to be King?

10. How does Cassivelaunus' emotions get the best of him?

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