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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. Why is Sheelagh hesitant to share that she has prophetic dreams?
(a) She is afraid people will bother her all the time with requests.
(b) She is afraid one will be incorrect and then people will call her a liar.
(c) She doesn't want to be accused of sorcery.
(d) She knows that Donuil hates people who talk about stuff like this.

2. What allows Merlyn to kill a very large number of deer in Chapter 20?
(a) Extremely bad weather.
(b) The new bow he got in Eire.
(c) Extremely good luck.
(d) His keen eyesight, which somehow improved lately.

3. Why are Merlyn and his men putting on a cavalry display for Athol and his men?
(a) They are trying to build friendship and this is how they do it.
(b) They are required to do so by law.
(c) They requested one.
(d) They are trying to show off how powerful they are.

4. What role did Twistback once play with a troupe of showman?
(a) Ringmaster.
(b) Juggler.
(c) Lion tamer.
(d) Hunchback.

5. What is Sheelagh very gifted with?
(a) Snakes.
(b) Children.
(c) Knives.
(d) The harp.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was "The Saxon Shore" originally published?

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

3. Who tells Merlyn that some men attacked the leper colony?

4. Where are the arrows from that were used in the surprise attack on Camulod in Chapter 21?

5. What advice does Sheelagh give Donuil when the search party is unable to find the missing man?

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