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

2. Vortigern ingratiates himself to the Picts, utilizing their rash temperament to his advantage to slay Constans. This event prompts what?
(a) Aurelius and Utherpendragon to avenge their brother.
(b) The Britons to attack the Picts.
(c) A civil war.
(d) The caretakers of Aurelius and Utherpendragon to flee with the small boys to Armorica.

3. Who are the original inhabitants that have been driven into the minority by the invasion of the others?
(a) The Saxons.
(b) The Germans.
(c) The Britons.
(d) The Gauls.

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

5. 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?
(a) No.
(b) Maybe.
(c) Not at first.
(d) Yes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened when Caesar's ships arrive?

2. How is Vortimer killed?

3. Androgeus drafts a letter that is sent to Caesar pleading for aide. How do Caesar's advisers counsel the ruler?

4. Brutus decides to surprise Pandrasus' forces by night but will need the help of whom?

5. Why does Corineus become enraged when he hears Locrinus is infatuated with Estrilidis?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Vortimer poisoned?

2. What happens after Claudius returns to Rome?

3. What does Locrinus do when Corineus dies? How does this affect Locrinus' life?

4. Why does Corineus become upset that Locrinus is attracted to Estrildis?

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

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

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

8. How does Merlin begin helping Vortigern?

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

10. How is idolatry and paganism wiped out from Britain?

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