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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 the wild animal that interrupts the beginning of the cavalry show do second?
(a) Kill a man.
(b) Attack the crowds.
(c) Stand up straight and scare everyone to pieces.
(d) Eat a baby.

2. Why does Sheelagh ask Merlyn's opinion of Donuil?
(a) She doesn't quite trust Donuil yet and isn't sure if she should.
(b) She is too shy to talk to Donuil herself.
(c) She is trying to see if Merlyn has a crush on her.
(d) She knows they are destined to be together.

3. How does Arthur react when he sees Excalibur for the first time?
(a) Even though he's very little, he can pick it up with ease.
(b) He grips it strongly and doesn't want to let it go.
(c) He doesn't react at all, almost like he's in a trance.
(d) He is disinterested.

4. Where does Merlyn go in Chapter 9 to stop himself from thinking about and lusting after Sheelagh?
(a) A cool pond.
(b) His favorite tavern.
(c) A field where he can hunt easily.
(d) A large clearing.

5. How many days after his stabbing does Merlyn finally leave for Eire?
(a) 9.
(b) 14.
(c) 2.
(d) 30.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who made Excalibur?

2. Who gives the death blow to the animal that interrupts the cavalry show for Athol and his men?

3. What does Lucanus tell Merlyn he should fear about the lepers?

4. What is Twistback's relationship with his daughter, Sheelagh, like?

5. What kind of feeling does Merlyn have as he and his people depart Eire?

(see the answer key)

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