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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Pandrasus begin plotting war?

2. Ebraucus sails to Gaul where he does what?

3. By whom is Constantine killed?

4. Does Locrinus marry Corineus' daughter, Gwendolen?

5. What happened when Caesar's ships arrive?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Severus' reign.

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

4. What is the story of King Leir?

5. How does Merlin begin helping Vortigern?

6. What does Ebraucus do when he takes over control of Britain?

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

8. How does the Humber River receive its name?

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

10. How do Caesar's ships become impaled in the River Thames?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Aurelius strives to be different than Vortigern.

Part 1) Who is Aurelius? Why does he strive to be different than Vortigern? How?

Part 2) How does Aurelius resemble Brutus? How does he also resemble some rulers today?

Part 3) What might this author think about dictatorships and totalitarian governments? Use the text to support your response.

Essay Topic 2

Geoffrey discusses many Kings, both good and bad.

Part 1) Choose two of these Kings. Describe them.

Part 2) Are these kings good or bad? How do you know? How do their actions affect the people of Britain? How are their actions influenced by others?

Part 3) How do these Kings affect the overall history of Britain?

Essay Topic 3

In the end of the book, Britain's downfall is detailed.

Part 1) Describe this downfall. Are all of the efforts made by Arthur in vain? Explain.

Part 2) Who does Arthur resemble in this last chapter? Why?

Part 3) Has an Arthur-like leader returned to Britain since this book was written? How do you know this?

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