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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, The Saxon Shore: Chapters 24-27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Merlyn tell Donuil about his realization of the meaning behind his prophetic dream as he and his men leave Eire?
(a) Because Donuil doesn't believe in prophetic dreams.
(b) Because he can't seem to get Donuil alone.
(c) Because he realizes Donuil is a spy.
(d) Because Donuil is too distraught over Sheelagh.

2. In Chapter 17, where does Athol say he is going to move his people for the Winter?
(a) West.
(b) North.
(c) South.
(d) East.

3. How does Sheelagh know Donuil is okay when she sees him after their long absence from each other?
(a) They had prearranged signals.
(b) She just knew instinctively.
(c) She didn't but she had to take the chance.
(d) She had a prophetic dream.

4. Where do Merlyn and his group stop on their way home to Camulod from Eire?
(a) Cambridge.
(b) Commingsdale.
(c) The shire.
(d) The leper colony.

5. How does Ambrose react to the beauty and power of Camulod?
(a) He thinks it's nice but that it will never match that of Rome.
(b) He is too depressed to even notice it.
(c) He is overwhelmed by it.
(d) It just makes him miss home even more.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Merlyn tell Ambrose about his ascent to power in Chapter 7?

2. What kind of feeling does Merlyn have as he and his people depart Eire?

3. What does Merlyn say to Ambrose when he asks, in Chapter 6, if the infantry and the cavalry every combine?

4. What do people come to think of Arthur as he gets older?

5. Who comes to see Merlyn and his men off as they depart Eire?

(see the answer key)

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