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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. Britain boasts "_________ noble rivers."

2. Where does Locrinus hide Estrildis?

3. Estrildis gives birth to a daughter named _____________.

4. What does Cassivelaunus tell Caesar?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the Humber River receive its name?

2. What do Brutus' sons do when he dies?

3. How does Vortigern gain control of Britain?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Britain is frequently invaded by foreigners.

Part 1) Describe two attempts at invading Britain. Why do these invasions occur?

Part 2) Why might Britain be so prone to invasion?

Part 3) What countries would be prone to invasion today? How do nations today defend their territory? How does this compare to the invasions and battles in this book?

Essay Topic 2

Arthur is the king Britain has been seeking.

Part 1) What does Arthur do for Britain? How is he different from the other kings?

Part 2) What is his most important characteristic, for you? Explain.

Part 3) How does he compare to rulers today? Would he be good as the leader of a modern nation? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Merlin seems to have magical abilities.

Part 1) Describe his abilities. From where might these abilities come?

Part 2) How important is magic throughout this book? Can many accounts in this story be considered true? Why or why not?

Part 3) How might the believability of these stories compare between the time in which it was written and today? Explain.

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