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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. Brutus has how many sons?

2. When Madden dies, his two sons, Mempricius and Malin, do what?

3. Why does Pandrasus begin plotting war?

4. Two years later Caesar once again gathers a fleet and sets sail for Britain. When Cassivelaunus learns of Caesar's approach, what does he do?

5. Why are these rivers so important?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does the Humber River receive its name?

3. Describe Severus' reign.

4. How do more Saxons begin arriving in Britain?

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

6. How does Brutus end up deciding to free the Trojans?

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

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

9. What happens after Guiderius refuses to pay the tribute agreed upon by Cassivelaunus?

10. What happens after Claudius returns to Rome?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

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.

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