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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Merlyn say to Ambrose when he asks, in Chapter 6, if the infantry and the cavalry every combine?
(a) That they made a promise to the Gods that they would never try it.
(b) That they traditionally have not.
(c) That they cannot because it creates too many problems.
(d) That they are crucial for each other's success.

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

4. What does Merlyn wear to the second meeting of the Council?
(a) Rags.
(b) Nothing; he wants to shock them.
(c) His finest business suit.
(d) Garb denoting his status.

5. Who is Athol?
(a) Arthur's wet nurse.
(b) Dedalus' brother.
(c) The king in Eire.
(d) Merlyn's confidant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What astounds everyone about Merlyn and Ambrose?

2. Who does Merlyn think killed Uther?

3. What item from the animal in Chapter 11 does Dedalus keep?

4. What does Merlyn say in response to Ambrose's assertions that Merlyn is a sorcerer?

5. For whom do Merlyn and Ambrose plan an elaborate funeral in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Merlyn tell his captors about how he came across the baby Arthur?

2. When Merlyn and his men arrive in Eire, how do they decide to proceed north?

3. Why does Merlyn come to realize that he was wrong in calling the Outlanders barbarians?

4. Why does Merlyn remove the ring from around baby Arthur's neck in Chapter 1?

5. What happens when a wild bear attacks the crowd just as Merlyn and his men are preparing for their cavalry display?

6. Why does Ambrose decide to stay in Camulod in Chapter 6?

7. What does Connor tell Merlyn, when he is his captive, he is going to do with Merlyn and baby Arthur?

8. What is the history of Excalibur as described in Chapter 4?

9. What does Merlyn come to realize his flying dream in Chapter 8 is actually about?

10. What does Merlyn tell the Council about his return in Chapter 4?

(see the answer keys)

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