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

3. What delays Merlyn's plans to seek justice for the attack in Chapter 21?
(a) Bad snow and other weather.
(b) Arthur's illness.
(c) A dream his has.
(d) Sheelagh's pregnancy.

4. What major factor enables Merlyn, Donuil, and Athol to successfully defend themselves from the surprise attack?
(a) Excalibur.
(b) Brute force.
(c) Merlyn's sorcery.
(d) Their horses.

5. Who tells Merlyn that some men attacked the leper colony?
(a) No one; he sees it in a dream.
(b) Lucanus.
(c) Arthur.
(d) Sheelagh.

6. What kind of weapons do Dergyll and his men have?
(a) Knives.
(b) Cannons.
(c) Guns.
(d) Bows and arrows.

7. Why does Sheelagh ask Merlyn's opinion of Donuil?
(a) She is too shy to talk to Donuil herself.
(b) She doesn't quite trust Donuil yet and isn't sure if she should.
(c) She knows they are destined to be together.
(d) She is trying to see if Merlyn has a crush on her.

8. During his hunting expedition, how does Merlyn make sure his kill is picked up?
(a) He sends birds off with messages about where others can find the kills.
(b) He puts up flags so he can find it later.
(c) Soldiers come and get it at predetermined places.
(d) He sends it off with specially trained birds.

9. What does Merlyn decide to leave behind as he heads to Twistback's home for dinner in Chapter 15?
(a) His armor and weaponry.
(b) Arthur; he doesn't want him getting hurt.
(c) His most sacred jewelry; he is afraid of being robbed.
(d) A note saying where he is.

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

11. 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 doesn't want to be accused of sorcery.
(d) She is afraid people will bother her all the time with requests.

12. 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) A small brooch planted in a haystack.
(d) An apple on a fence.

13. What illness does Merlyn get after the attack on Donuil and the men?
(a) Food poisoning.
(b) Gun powder poisoning.
(c) Sun poisoning.
(d) Blood poisoning.

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

15. Who challenges Merlyn to a shooting contest in Chapter 20?
(a) Sheelagh.
(b) Dedalus.
(c) Huw Armstong.
(d) Ironhair.