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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. Humber, the king of the Huns, lands in Albanctus' lands and does what?

2. The Huns' leader is driven back to the river and _______________.

3. Caesar assumes these lost relatives will know what?

4. Caesar sends a letter to King Cassivelaunus. How is it received?

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Merlin begin helping Vortigern?

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

3. Describe Severus' reign.

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

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

6. How do more Saxons begin arriving in Britain?

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

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

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

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

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

Uther sees a brilliant star in the sky.

Part 1) Describe this sighting. Why is it important?

Part 2) How does Merlin interpret this astrological event? How does this foreshadow future events?

Part 3) What other literary devices are found in this book, including symbolism and foreshadowing? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Edwin's magician serves as a representation of evil.

Part 1) Describe Edwin's magician. How does he represent evil? What evil is being represented?

Part 2) How is this evil seen throughout this book? How has this evil affected the people of Britain?

Part 3) Does this evil affect countries today? Explain.

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