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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, The Saxon Shore: Chapters 24-27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Merlyn wear to the second meeting of the Council?
(a) Nothing; he wants to shock them.
(b) His finest business suit.
(c) Garb denoting his status.
(d) Rags.

2. Why is Merlyn considering celibacy?
(a) So he can stop being so distracted by women.
(b) Because he could never love someone as much as he loved his wife.
(c) So he can focus his energy on raising Arthur.
(d) So he doesn't have to worry about a woman stealing his money.

3. What evidence do Merlyn and his men find by the hanging bodies in Chapter 26?
(a) Evidence of a set-up.
(b) Evidence of their horses.
(c) Evidence of a trap.
(d) Evidence that Donuil was behind it all.

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

5. How does Athol feel when Donuil returns to Eire?
(a) Betrayed.
(b) Jealous.
(c) Enraged.
(d) Very happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. As he is falling asleep at the end of Chapter 20, what does Merlyn realize he just needs to think of in order to feel happy?

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

3. How long does the period of peace last after the incident with Dergyll?

4. How many men are killed in the surprise attack on Camulod in Chapter 21?

5. Who is Athol's daughter?

(see the answer key)

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