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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 it is horseblood.
(c) Because he still feels fine.
(d) Because it is just the blood from a rabbit he killed and ate.

2. What fills the evening Merlyn spends at Twistback's for dinner?
(a) Fine music.
(b) All of these answers are correct.
(c) Fine food.
(d) Fine wine.

3. What do Merlyn and his competitor shoot at during the shooting contest in Chapter 20?
(a) A rose on a rose bush.
(b) A bird in a tree.
(c) An apple on a fence.
(d) A small brooch planted in a haystack.

4. What does Merlyn think about in regard to Arthur as he heads home to Camulod from Eire?
(a) How much he needs a dad who can be around every day.
(b) How handsome he is.
(c) How quickly the child is growing.
(d) How smart he is.

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

6. 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 is too distraught over Sheelagh.
(c) Because Donuil doesn't believe in prophetic dreams.
(d) Because he can't seem to get Donuil alone.

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

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

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

10. What message does Dergyll give Merlyn when they first meet?
(a) That he has weapons and men and is prepared to fight.
(b) That he is willing to surrender his weapons without any battle.
(c) That he's rather trade weapons than fight.
(d) That they only have a few weapons but they are powerful.

11. Who is behind the surprise attack on Donuil, Merlyn, Athol, and their men in Chapter 16?
(a) No one ever really finds out.
(b) Ironhair.
(c) The Wild Ones.
(d) Finn.

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

13. How does Aunt Luceiia react when she sees Arthur again in Chapter 19?
(a) She is overjoyed.
(b) She is nervous because she isn't smart but Arthur is.
(c) She is angry to see him since she doesn't think he should be king.
(d) She doesn't recognize him.

14. How do Merlyn's troops feel about the attack on the leper colony?
(a) They feel sad for them.
(b) They don't really care one way or the other.
(c) They are glad because now they don't have to protect them anymore.
(d) They think it was a mercy killing.

15. How long did Lucanus think Merlyn and his group would be gone to Eire?
(a) Six months.
(b) Six days.
(c) Six years.
(d) Six weeks.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Dergyll and Merlyn discuss as Chapter 26 comes to a close?

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

4. How has Ironhair betrayed Dergyll?

5. How many children do Amrbose and Ludmilla have?

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