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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. The child is given to a midwife and the name Brutus is bestowed upon him. What does Brutus do following the accidental slaying of his father?

2. How does Arvirargus, Guiderius' brother, avenge him?

3. Nennius dies fifteen days later from a wound inflicted by Caesar and is buried with what?

4. Estrildis gives birth to a daughter named _____________.

5. Why does Corineus become enraged when he hears Locrinus is infatuated with Estrilidis?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How is idolatry and paganism wiped out from Britain?

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

7. Describe the battles leading to Pandrasus being the only member of his army still alive.

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

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

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 2

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 3

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?

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