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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Cornwall: Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of romantic relationships make Merlyn uncomfortable in the beginning of "The Saxon Shore"?
(a) Anything other than heterosexual relationships.
(b) Heterosexual relationships.
(c) Any romantic relationships at all.
(d) All of these answers are correct.

2. Who does Merlyn think killed Uther?
(a) An unknown soldier on the battlefield.
(b) Malfoy of Slytherin.
(c) A long-lost enemy who came back for revenge.
(d) Derek of Ravenglass.

3. How old is Merlyn in the Prologue?
(a) 20.
(b) 40.
(c) 60.
(d) 80.

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

5. How does Merlyn react to Lucanus's request that he visit the leper colony?
(a) It's fine since they were going there anyway.
(b) He is uneasy but agrees to do it.
(c) Lucanus can go but Merlyn will stay far away.
(d) He decides it's just too risky.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Merlyn spend the day after the day he talks to Lucanus about being celibate in Chapter 6?

2. How many days after his stabbing does Merlyn finally leave for Eire?

3. Why is Merlyn able to communicate so quickly with his captors in Chapter 1?

4. What does Donuil suggest he and Merlyn bring as gifts to his father back in Eire?

5. What town does Merlyn consider home?

(see the answer key)

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