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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 are these rivers so important?

2. What happened when Caesar's ships arrive?

3. How might Leil be described as a ruler?

4. Androgeus strategically places Caesar's forces so what will happen?

5. What does Cassivelaunus do to celebrate his second victory?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What does Geoffrey write to Alexander? Why does he do this?

8. How does Merlin begin helping Vortigern?

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

10. Why does Brutus marry Pandrasus' daughter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Merlin's prophecies are extraordinary.

Part 1) Who is Merlin? How is Merlin, himself, extraordinary?

Part 2) What is significant about Merlin's prophecies? Do you believe these prophecies actually took place? Why or why not?

Part 3) How is Merlin's prophecy symbolic? What does it reveal about Britain's past?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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