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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. Cadwallo sets sail for Brittany but how does he end up on an island named Guernsey?

2. How does Merlin react to the men's attempts?

3. A heron will give birth to what?

4. At their suggestion Arthur sends to whom for help?

5. Three springs will erupt where?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens between the co-rulers, Cadwallo and Ewin?

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

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

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

5. What does Merlin say about a tree?

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

7. Describe Constantine's reign.

8. What happens when three springs erupt?

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

10. What happens to Hengist?

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

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 3

Guiderus is much like Brutus.

Part 1) Describe Guiderus. How does he seem at first? Why?

Part 2) How does one's opinion of him change? What causes this change?

Part 3) How is he successful? What is not so successful? What role does his brother, Arvirargus, play in Britain's independence? Why?

Part 4) What is Britain like after the reign of each brother? Why?

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