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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 leader of the Saxons, Colgrin, gathers the Picts and Scots to him and meets Arthur where?

2. What does the council grant Octa and the remaining Saxons?

3. Aurelius then turns to the pursuit of Hengist's son, Octa, who has taken refuge in York. When Octa sees Aurelius advancing toward York, what does he do?

4. Who will bring relief from the invaders and become so great that his deeds will be told for many years?

5. An agreement is finally made between the Saxons and Arthur whereby the enemy is allowed to return to Germany after doing what?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Vortigern die?

2. What does Merlin say about the dragons that intrigues Vortigern?

3. How does Aurelius die?

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

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

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

7. What does Arthur do with his leadership and military abilities? How does he also show that he respects the ideas of others?

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

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

10. Describe the festival Arthur holds when he returns home after nine years.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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