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

2. Who sends a group of men to attack Merlyn and his group at the end of Chapter 10?
(a) Ironhair's men.
(b) No one is sure but they were very strong.
(c) Donuil's father; he wanted to make sure he was okay.
(d) No one; this is a trick question, since there is no attack in Chapter 10.

3. When Ironhair and Merlyn have a confrontation in Chapter 6, who wins?
(a) This is a trick question; there is no confrontation.
(b) Merlyn.
(c) Ironhair.
(d) No one; it is a draw.

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

5. What does Ambrose tell Merlyn his men fight like?
(a) Saxons.
(b) Dragons.
(c) Barbarians.
(d) Women.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of description does Athol want from Merlyn in the beginning of Chapter 14?

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

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

5. During the conversation about Merlyn possibly being a sorcerer in Chapter 9, what does Merlyn admit to Ambrose?

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