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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, The Saxon Shore: Chapters 28-Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What illness does Merlyn admit to himself that he has in Chapter 30?
(a) Leprosy.
(b) Cancer.
(c) The Black Plague.
(d) Leukemia.

2. How do Athol's friends view his leprosy?
(a) With silent horror.
(b) With disgust.
(c) This is a trick question; Athol doesn't have leprosy.
(d) With understanding and compassion.

3. How old is Merlyn in the Prologue?
(a) 80.
(b) 40.
(c) 60.
(d) 20.

4. Why does Merlyn get angry with Donuil when he goes hunting by himself in Chapter 10?
(a) Because someone is following them and they could have been attacked.
(b) Because if he didn't come back, Merlyn couldn't get Arthur back.
(c) All of these answers are correct.
(d) Because he could have gotten hurt.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Donuil suggest he and Merlyn bring as gifts to his father back in Eire?

2. Who is Uther?

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

4. What does Sheelagh give Merlyn as she is preparing to leave him and go meet Donuil?

5. Who does Merlyn first tell about his prophetic dream, once he realizes its significance on the boat as he departs Eire?

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