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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 does Constantine die?

2. As soon as Aurelius sets foot on the island,what happens?

3. After the battle ends, Arthur turns his attention to doing what?

4. What does Arthur possess?

5. What does Hengist do when he learns of Aurelius' coming?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Brian sent to do? How does this help to defeat Edwin and benefit Cadwallo?

2. What does Merlin say about the star Uther sees?

3. What is said about the Thunderer and the German worm?

4. Describe the rule of one of the Kings listed by the author.

5. What will happen in the time of the lion?

6. What does Merlin say about a tree?

7. Why does Octa end up living in an uninhabited area of Britain as a subject of the King?

8. What good does Aurelius do for Britain?

9. What are the two possible deaths that stand before Vortigern?

10. How does Arthur show his maturity and humanity when dealing with the enemy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are many attempts to end Roman rule throughout this book.

Part 1) Choose two attempts from this book, and describe them.

Part 2) Are they successful? Why or why not? How do the leaders compare to each other?

Part 3) What is the connection between the ruler's personality and his success as ruler?

Part 4) How can leaders today learn from these stories?

Essay Topic 2

Britain is founded by an outcast.

Part 1) Who is this outcast? How does he become an outcast?

Part 2) Should he have been an outcast? Why or why not?

Part 3) What is significant about the fact this founder is an outcast? What does this say about the people of Britain at this time and today?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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