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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. Aurelius rules from London and works to do what?

3. What will happen to those who drink from the second?

4. Aurelius gives the City of York to Samson and the City of Legions to Dubricius for what reason?

5. The children of the white dragon will be decimated and two more dragons will come, followed by whom?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when three springs erupt?

2. Why does Arthur decide to conquer many other lands?

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

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

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

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

7. How does Aurelius die?

8. How does God encourage his troops?

9. What does Pope Gregory do? How does this affect Augustine?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Merlin's prophecies are extraordinary.

Part 1) Who is Merlin? How is Merlin, himself, extraordinary?

Part 2) What is significant about Merlin's prophecies? Do you believe these prophecies actually took place? Why or why not?

Part 3) How is Merlin's prophecy symbolic? What does it reveal about Britain's past?

Essay Topic 3

Britain is frequently invaded by foreigners.

Part 1) Describe two attempts at invading Britain. Why do these invasions occur?

Part 2) Why might Britain be so prone to invasion?

Part 3) What countries would be prone to invasion today? How do nations today defend their territory? How does this compare to the invasions and battles in this book?

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