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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. When the enemy is so beleaguered that they have little hope of victory, what do they do?

2. Who is sent to attempt and assassinate Edwin's magician?

3. Who is Guinevere?

4. A tree will be planted on top of the Tower of London and grow how many branches that cover the entire island?

5. Men will continue to fight for the throne of Britain until when?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Aurelius die?

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

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

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

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

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

8. What do the dragons represent?

9. What good does Aurelius do for Britain?

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

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

Merlin's prophecy is similar to the Book of Revelation.

Part 1) What is the Book of Revelation? How is this prophecy like the Book of Revelation?

Part 2) What is the purpose for having this prophecy be like the Book of Revelation? What does this say about Britain?

Part 3) Does Merlin believe Britain will survive? Why or why not? What is the connection between Britain and success and the survival of the world? Why does this connection exist?

Essay Topic 3

Uther sees a brilliant star in the sky.

Part 1) Describe this sighting. Why is it important?

Part 2) How does Merlin interpret this astrological event? How does this foreshadow future events?

Part 3) What other literary devices are found in this book, including symbolism and foreshadowing? Explain.

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