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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. Where is Merlyn stabbed after the funeral in Chapter 8?
(a) In his own home.
(b) On a quiet road, walking home.
(c) Behind the church.
(d) The crowded bathhouse.

2. What is Twistback's relationship with his daughter, Sheelagh, like?
(a) He is very harsh on her.
(b) He dotes on her and enjoys spoiling her.
(c) He can be very nice but also very mean to her.
(d) He is mad he never had a son and takes it out on her.

3. Where do Sheelagh and Arthur's wet nurse stay when they reach Camulod with Merlyn?
(a) In Merlyn's castle.
(b) In their own house they rent together.
(c) In a special hotel for unmarried women.
(d) With Aunt Luceia.

4. What does Merlyn think about Donuil's connection with Sheelagh?
(a) That his friend will be disappointed once he gets to know her.
(b) That his friend better watch his back.
(c) All of these answers are correct.
(d) That his friend is lucky.

5. What do the men do with the wild animal that attacks them in Chapter 11?
(a) Kill it out of mercy and then leave it for the other animals.
(b) Catch it so they can sell it to the circus.
(c) Prepare a feast with it.
(d) Shoot it so it is injured and will die, but then move on.

Short Answer Questions

1. What astounds everyone about Merlyn and Ambrose?

2. Why is Merlyn able to communicate so quickly with his captors in Chapter 1?

3. What major factor enables Merlyn, Donuil, and Athol to successfully defend themselves from the surprise attack?

4. What item from the animal in Chapter 11 does Dedalus keep?

5. Why does Sheelagh ask Merlyn's opinion of Donuil?

(see the answer key)

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