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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, The Saxon Shore: Chapters 15-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does baby Arthur wear around his neck that Merlyn removes in Chapter 1?
(a) A piece of lace from his mother, the queen.
(b) A golden signet ring.
(c) A necklace with a key.
(d) A tooth from a boar his uncle killed.

2. What does Athol agree to in regard to Arthur?
(a) Protect him and that Merlyn is the one to train him.
(b) Keep his identity a secret from Donuil.
(c) All of these answers are correct.
(d) Surrender his lands when the time comes for Arthur to be king.

3. What item from the animal in Chapter 11 does Dedalus keep?
(a) A piece of tail.
(b) A footprint in the mud that later dried.
(c) The beast's spiraled tusks.
(d) A patch of fur.

4. When Ironhair and Merlyn have a confrontation in Chapter 6, who wins?
(a) This is a trick question; there is no confrontation.
(b) Merlyn.
(c) No one; it is a draw.
(d) Ironhair.

5. What does Merlyn tell Ambrose about his ascent to power in Chapter 7?
(a) That it is time to move from a monarchy to a democracy.
(b) That he is King now even though he doesn't want it.
(c) That he will be second-in-command as soon as he is ready.
(d) That he must cede the thrown to Arthur.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Merlyn do when he finds Uther's body?

2. What is Sheelagh very gifted with?

3. Where does Merlyn go to grieve his wife in Chapter 6?

4. What does Lucanus tell Merlyn he should fear about the lepers?

5. What does Lucius Varo do for a living?

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