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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sheelagh believe will happen with her and Donuil?
(a) They will have no children.
(b) They will have two sons.
(c) They will have two sons and two daughters.
(d) They will have two daughters.

2. 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 plane.
(c) On a horse.
(d) On a ship.

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

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

5. 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 is disinterested.
(d) He doesn't react at all, almost like he's in a trance.

6. What role did Twistback once play with a troupe of showman?
(a) Hunchback.
(b) Lion tamer.
(c) Juggler.
(d) Ringmaster.

7. Why is Sheelagh hesitant to share that she has prophetic dreams?
(a) She is afraid one will be incorrect and then people will call her a liar.
(b) She knows that Donuil hates people who talk about stuff like this.
(c) She is afraid people will bother her all the time with requests.
(d) She doesn't want to be accused of sorcery.

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

9. Who ultimately decides that Arthur should go back to Camulod?
(a) Athol.
(b) Sheelagh.
(c) Donuil.
(d) Merlyn.

10. How does Lucanus react when he sees Merlyn and his group have returned?
(a) He thinks they are ghosts.
(b) He is thrilled.
(c) He is both happy and sad, since now he has to share the spotlight.
(d) He is mad because the gift he was planning isn't ready yet.

11. How does Dergyll know that Merlyn is telling the truth about Ironhair?
(a) He just has to take a chance because he can't tell one way or the other.
(b) He had a premonition about it.
(c) He makes him drink a truth serum.
(d) He can see the truth in his face.

12. Why is Merlyn not worried about all the blood on him after he tries to rescue Mordecai?
(a) Because it is Mordecai's blood.
(b) Because he still feels fine.
(c) Because it is just the blood from a rabbit he killed and ate.
(d) Because it is horseblood.

13. How many men do Merlyn and his men find hanging in Chapter 26?
(a) 3.
(b) 30.
(c) 14.
(d) 2.

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

15. How many men are killed in the surprise attack on Camulod in Chapter 21?
(a) 50.
(b) 5.
(c) 15.
(d) 500.

Short Answer Questions

1. What allows Merlyn to kill a very large number of deer in Chapter 20?

2. What does Merlyn report to Dergyll about Ironhair?

3. What does Sheelagh remind Merlyn of?

4. How long do the searchers agree to spend searching for Mordecai?

5. When does the surprise attack come against Donuil, Merlyn, Athol, and their men in Chapter 16?

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