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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 does Merlyn say to Ambrose when he asks, in Chapter 6, if the infantry and the cavalry every combine?
(a) That they made a promise to the Gods that they would never try it.
(b) That they are crucial for each other's success.
(c) That they traditionally have not.
(d) That they cannot because it creates too many problems.

2. 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 decides it's just too risky.
(c) He is uneasy but agrees to do it.
(d) Lucanus can go but Merlyn will stay far away.

3. What does Merlyn suspect Uther of doing?
(a) Killing Arthur's mother.
(b) Killing Merlyn's daughter.
(c) Killing Merlyn's beloved wife.
(d) Killing Arthur's sister.

4. Why is Merlyn able to communicate so quickly with his captors in Chapter 1?
(a) He realizes he speaks their language.
(b) He knows sign language.
(c) Because he's a sorcerer he can understand everyone.
(d) They all speak English.

5. Who is Uther?
(a) Merlyn's cousin.
(b) Sheelagh's cousin.
(c) Yvonne's cousin.
(d) All of these answers are correct.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Merlyn in the Prologue?

2. Who does Merlyn think killed Uther?

3. What does Merlyn wear to the second meeting of the Council?

4. Why does Merlyn often try to avoid his dreams?

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

(see the answer key)

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