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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. Who is Athol's daughter?
(a) Dedalus's secret lover.
(b) Merlyn's deceased wife.
(c) Donuil's aunt.
(d) Arthur's mother.

2. How does Arthur react when he sees Excalibur for the first time?
(a) He is disinterested.
(b) He doesn't react at all, almost like he's in a trance.
(c) Even though he's very little, he can pick it up with ease.
(d) He grips it strongly and doesn't want to let it go.

3. What is the name of Connor's sister?
(a) Yehova.
(b) Yvonne.
(c) Ygraine.
(d) Joanne.

4. What does Merlyn realize is the only way for him to get down and help Mordecai?
(a) To lower himself using a rope.
(b) To walk backward to reduce the risk of falling.
(c) To crawl down on his hands and knees.
(d) To slide down on his belly, like a snake.

5. How does the group first see Eire in Chapter 11?
(a) Through the darkness.
(b) Through the fog.
(c) Through the rain.
(d) Through burning-bright sunlight.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the arrows from that were used in the surprise attack on Camulod in Chapter 21?

2. In what perspective is "The Saxon Shore" written?

3. What does Sheelagh give Merlyn as she is preparing to leave him and go meet Donuil?

4. How does Athol feel when Donuil returns to Eire?

5. What is Twistback's relationship with his daughter, Sheelagh, like?

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