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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, The Saxon Shore: Chapters 11-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Ambrose tell Merlyn he plans to stay in Chapter 6?
(a) Erin.
(b) Rome.
(c) Camulod.
(d) Outside in the forest.

2. How does Merlyn spend the day after the day he talks to Lucanus about being celibate in Chapter 6?
(a) All of these answers are correct.
(b) He visits the sick.
(c) He goes for a ride on his horse.
(d) He inspects the troops.

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

4. How do Athol's friends view his leprosy?
(a) This is a trick question; Athol doesn't have leprosy.
(b) With understanding and compassion.
(c) With disgust.
(d) With silent horror.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Uther?

3. How does Fin react to Merlyn when they first meet?

4. When Ambrose and Ludmilla come to check on Merlyn after he is stabbed, what is he doing when they think he is sleeping?

5. Where is Merlyn stabbed after the funeral in Chapter 8?

(see the answer key)

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