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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. Vortigern orders Merlin to speak what the dragons mean. What does Merlin do?

2. Edwin asks Cadwallo for a crown of his own. Cadwallo tells Edwin that he cannot give him a separate crown. How does Edwin react to this?

3. Those who drink from the first will be granted what?

4. The two dragons emerge from their slumber and do what?

5. Why does Arthur assemble an army and decide to march on the Saxons?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe King Solomon's speech. How does Cadwallo respond?

3. What happens when three springs erupt?

4. What happens to Hengist?

5. What is the importance of the Boar of Cornwall?

6. What does Merlin say about a tree?

7. How does God encourage his troops?

8. What good will Cadwaller and Conanus do for Britain?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

In the end of the book, Britain's downfall is detailed.

Part 1) Describe this downfall. Are all of the efforts made by Arthur in vain? Explain.

Part 2) Who does Arthur resemble in this last chapter? Why?

Part 3) Has an Arthur-like leader returned to Britain since this book was written? How do you know this?

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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