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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 do the men do with the wild animal that attacks them in Chapter 11?
(a) Shoot it so it is injured and will die, but then move on.
(b) Kill it out of mercy and then leave it for the other animals.
(c) Catch it so they can sell it to the circus.
(d) Prepare a feast with it.

2. Why are Merlyn and his men putting on a cavalry display for Athol and his men?
(a) They are required to do so by law.
(b) They are trying to show off how powerful they are.
(c) They requested one.
(d) They are trying to build friendship and this is how they do it.

3. Why does Sheelagh ask Merlyn's opinion of Donuil?
(a) She knows they are destined to be together.
(b) She is trying to see if Merlyn has a crush on her.
(c) She is too shy to talk to Donuil herself.
(d) She doesn't quite trust Donuil yet and isn't sure if she should.

4. What does the wild animal that interrupts the beginning of the cavalry show do first?
(a) Eat a baby.
(b) Kill a man.
(c) Attack the crowds.
(d) Stand up straight and scare everyone to pieces.

5. What wild animal attacks the group in Chapter 11?
(a) An enraged boar.
(b) An injured bear.
(c) A ferocious cougar of some kind.
(d) An unruly alligator.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was "The Saxon Shore" originally published?

2. What fills the evening Merlyn spends at Twistback's for dinner?

3. Who is behind the surprise attack on Donuil, Merlyn, Athol, and their men in Chapter 16?

4. How does Merlyn's aunt respond when he tells her about Arthur's destiny?

5. Why are Merlyn and his men nervous about the planned cavalry display for Athol and his men?

(see the answer key)

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