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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What surprise do Merlyn and his group encounter when they first return to home soil in Chapter 19?
(a) A plague of locusts.
(b) A drought.
(c) A body of armed men.
(d) A field of blooming daisies as far as the eye can see.

2. How does Sheelagh know Donuil is okay when she sees him after their long absence from each other?
(a) They had prearranged signals.
(b) She had a prophetic dream.
(c) She just knew instinctively.
(d) She didn't but she had to take the chance.

3. What do Dergyll and Merlyn discuss as Chapter 26 comes to a close?
(a) That Dergyll should come to Camuld more often.
(b) The best way to breed horses.
(c) How to find wives.
(d) Renewing their alliance with each other.

4. Where do Merlyn and his group stop on their way home to Camulod from Eire?
(a) The leper colony.
(b) Commingsdale.
(c) Cambridge.
(d) The shire.

5. Who comes to see Merlyn and his men off as they depart Eire?
(a) Only Sheelagh.
(b) Only a few people.
(c) No one; they leave under cover of night.
(d) A large crowd.

6. What allows Merlyn to kill a very large number of deer in Chapter 20?
(a) The new bow he got in Eire.
(b) Extremely bad weather.
(c) Extremely good luck.
(d) His keen eyesight, which somehow improved lately.

7. What do the people from Eire think when they arrive with Merlyn back in Camulod?
(a) They are underwhelmed and unimpressed.
(b) They are overwhelmed and impressed.
(c) They think it's nice but not quite like home.
(d) They are angry they took such a long journey to such a boring place.

8. 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?
(a) Sheelagh.
(b) His aunt.
(c) Arthur's wet nurse.
(d) Arthur.

9. Who tells Merlyn to go on a hunt in Chapter 21?
(a) Sheelagh.
(b) Arthur.
(c) His friends.
(d) His wife.

10. What does Merlyn think about Donuil's connection with Sheelagh?
(a) That his friend will be disappointed once he gets to know her.
(b) That his friend is lucky.
(c) All of these answers are correct.
(d) That his friend better watch his back.

11. What message does Merlyn give Dergyll when they first meet?
(a) That he is not there to fight but just wants his horses.
(b) That he will kill them all bare-handed, as he has done before.
(c) That he is there only as a messenger for King Athol.
(d) That he has reinforcements on the way.

12. 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 he can't seem to get Donuil alone.
(d) Because Donuil is too distraught over Sheelagh.

13. Who wins the shooting competition in Chapter 20?
(a) Sheelagh.
(b) Merlyn.
(c) No one; everyone decides it's a tie.
(d) Huw.

14. Where does Sheelagh see Donuil after he has been gone during the Winter?
(a) In a tree, trying to see her, too.
(b) On a ship.
(c) On a plane.
(d) On a horse.

15. When does Mordecai die?
(a) When he arrives back home.
(b) Before Merlyn can reach him.
(c) Right as help arrives.
(d) During the night he spends with Merlyn.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Merlyn feel as he heads to Liam Twistback's home for dinner?

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

3. What message does Dergyll give Merlyn when they first meet?

4. How do Merlyn and his men feel about returning to home soil?

5. What does Sheelagh remind Merlyn of?

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