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

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

3. Calling on the name of God, what does Arthur do?

4. Vortigern is amazed at Merlin's prophecies and wishes to know what?

5. Which dragon represents the Saxons who Vortigern has allowed to overrun the island?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Merlin say about a tree?

5. What happens when three springs erupt?

6. What happens to Hengist?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

Brutus is an extraordinary leader.

Part 1) How does he become a leader? How is he so extraordinary?

Part 2) What has given him these extraordinary abilities? How does this impact Britain?

Part 3) how do his abilities make it difficult to uphold what he has done for Britain? Why?

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