View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Brutus decides to surprise Pandrasus' forces by night but will need the help of whom?
(a) One of the Gauls.
(b) One of the Greeks.
(c) One of the Romans.
(d) One of the Britons.

2. Why does Corineus become enraged when he hears Locrinus is infatuated with Estrilidis?
(a) Estrildis is Corineus' mother.
(b) Corineus loves Estrilidis.
(c) Locrinus had promised to marry his daughter.
(d) Estrildis is Corineus' wife.

3. 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.

4. At the end of the Trojan War, Aeneas flees to where?
(a) Italy.
(b) Greek.
(c) Germany.
(d) Gaul.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Brutus secures the castle and leaves 600 soldiers to guard it while he goes out to tell the Trojan people of his recent victory. Pandrasus decides to attack the fortress by night. Is he successful in wearing down the Trojans inside?

2. Caesar sends a letter to King Cassivelaunus. How is it received?

3. Why is Britain's rule given over to Vortigern?

4. Aldroenus offers to send his brother, Constantine, with how many soldiers to aide the Britons?

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Britain described? What is the purpose of this book?

2. What is the history leading up to Brutus' birth?

3. What is the story of King Leir?

4. How does Merlin begin helping Vortigern?

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

6. What happens after Claudius returns to Rome?

7. What happens after Caesar sends a letter to King Cassivelaunus?

8. What takes place after Pandrasus agrees to his daughter's marriage to Brutus?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 1,083 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample