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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 Merlyn tell Ambrose about his ascent to power in Chapter 7?
(a) That he will be second-in-command as soon as he is ready.
(b) That he is King now even though he doesn't want it.
(c) That it is time to move from a monarchy to a democracy.
(d) That he must cede the thrown to Arthur.

2. What is the name of Connor's sister?
(a) Joanne.
(b) Yvonne.
(c) Yehova.
(d) Ygraine.

3. How have the people of Eire taken care of Arthur during Merlyn's absence?
(a) Very well.
(b) Very badly.
(c) Some have been really nice but most have been pretty mean.
(d) They have only done the minimum required to keep him alive.

4. 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.

5. What illness does Merlyn get after the attack on Donuil and the men?
(a) Blood poisoning.
(b) Sun poisoning.
(c) Food poisoning.
(d) Gun powder poisoning.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Lucanus?

2. How does Merlyn react to Lucanus's request that he visit the leper colony?

3. When Ironhair and Merlyn have a confrontation in Chapter 6, who wins?

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

5. Why does Merlyn often try to avoid his dreams?

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