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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. What does Sheelagh remind Merlyn of?
(a) An egret.
(b) A snake.
(c) A lioness.
(d) A hawk.

2. What warning does Merlyn give Ironhair after their confrontation in Chapter 6?
(a) Not to challenge him in the future.
(b) That he will spend the rest of his life in jail for what he did.
(c) That he will one day seek revenge for these actions.
(d) This is a trick question; there is no such confrontation in Chapter 6.

3. Why are Merlyn and his men nervous about the planned cavalry display for Athol and his men?
(a) The horses spook easily in the new land.
(b) They don't want to seem as showing off too much.
(c) Their horses are hungry and not acting right.
(d) They don't have their usual amount of horses and riders.

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

5. Why doesn't Merlyn tell Donuil about his realization of the meaning behind his prophetic dream as he and his men leave Eire?
(a) Because he realizes Donuil is a spy.
(b) Because Donuil doesn't believe in prophetic dreams.
(c) Because Donuil is too distraught over Sheelagh.
(d) Because he can't seem to get Donuil alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what perspective is "The Saxon Shore" written?

2. How old is Merlyn in the Prologue?

3. What does Ambrose tell Merlyn his men fight like?

4. Who does Aunt Luceiia see in Arthur in Chapter 19?

5. What does baby Arthur wear around his neck that Merlyn removes in Chapter 1?

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