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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. Who takes controls of the kingdom when Locrinus is killed?

2. Brutus sends a letter to King Pandrasus asking for what?

3. What does Claudius do when Arvirargus turns to battle him?

4. Brutus has how many sons?

5. What happened when Caesar's ships arrive?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Brutus marry Pandrasus' daughter?

2. How does Vortigern begin plotting a takeover of the kingship?

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

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

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

6. How does Constantine end up giving aid to the Britons?

7. What does Julius Caesar think of Britons?

8. What does Merlin do for Vortigern?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Merlin's prophecy is similar to the Book of Revelation.

Part 1) What is the Book of Revelation? How is this prophecy like the Book of Revelation?

Part 2) What is the purpose for having this prophecy be like the Book of Revelation? What does this say about Britain?

Part 3) Does Merlin believe Britain will survive? Why or why not? What is the connection between Britain and success and the survival of the world? Why does this connection exist?

Essay Topic 2

Vortigern is not a desirable ruler.

Part 1) Describe Vortigern. Why is he a desirable ruler? How does his behavior prior to his rule reflect and foreshadow this?

Part 2) How does Vortigern compare to Brutus? How does Vortigern reinforce what is lacking in Britain's rulers? Are these qualities that are lacking found in rulers today?

Part 3) What characteristics are necessary for a ruler today? How do these compare to the necessary qualities in Britain at this time?

Essay Topic 3

The story of King Leir is familiar to many readers.

Part 1) Describe this story. Why is it familiar? Why might Shakespeare have been interested in King Leir's story?

Part 2) What is the message of this story? How do you know this?

Part 3) How can a reader today relate to this story, as well as this book as a whole? Use the text to support your response.

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