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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, The Saxon Shore: Chapters 19-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Merlyn feel as he heads to Liam Twistback's home for dinner?
(a) Very defensive; he is worried Twistback might try to kill him.
(b) Easy and relaxed.
(c) Nervous about seeing Sheelagh again.
(d) Unsure of what to expect.

2. What advice does Sheelagh give Donuil when the search party is unable to find the missing man?
(a) To just accept the fact that he is dead.
(b) To listen to his intuition.
(c) To get back out there and try again.
(d) To consider the fact that he was a spy who ran away.

3. How does Athol react to the gifts Merlyn and Donuil bring?
(a) He doesn't really understand them, actually.
(b) He is amazed.
(c) He is so humbled by them, he weeps.
(d) He is furious because he sees them as godly.

4. Who wants to join Donuil and Merlyn on their trip to Eire?
(a) Ironhair.
(b) Arthur.
(c) Lucanus.
(d) Merlyn's aunt.

5. What important thing(s) do Donuil, Merlyn, and Athol discuss in Athol's tent.
(a) All of these answers are correct.
(b) Warfare and cavalry.
(c) The importance of Arthur.
(d) That the king's daughter has been killed.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Arthur react when he sees Excalibur for the first time?

2. For whom do Merlyn and Ambrose plan an elaborate funeral in Chapter 8?

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

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

5. Why is Merlyn considering celibacy?

(see the answer key)

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