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

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

3. What does Sheelagh give Merlyn as she is preparing to leave him and go meet Donuil?
(a) A flower.
(b) Her ring.
(c) A deep kiss.
(d) A picture of herself.

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

5. What does Merlyn realize is the only way for him to get down and help Mordecai?
(a) To crawl down on his hands and knees.
(b) To walk backward to reduce the risk of falling.
(c) To slide down on his belly, like a snake.
(d) To lower himself using a rope.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long were Merlyn and his group actually gone while they were in Eire?

2. Where are the arrows from that were used in the surprise attack on Camulod in Chapter 21?

3. What does Merlyn decide to leave behind as he heads to Twistback's home for dinner in Chapter 15?

4. What advice does Sheelagh give Donuil when the search party is unable to find the missing man?

5. Where does Sheelagh see Donuil after he has been gone during the Winter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What misunderstanding do Dergyll and Merlyn realize has happened between them?

2. What is Merlyn's opinion of Arthur's wet nurse after he tells her that Arthur will be going to Camulod?

3. What does Sheelagh seem to know instinctively about her relationship with Donuil?

4. What does Merlyn come to realize as he continues on his search for the horses after the death of Mordecai?

5. Why does Ambrose think that the snow storm in Chapter 22 might be a blessing in disguise?

6. What ends up happening with Sheelagh and Donuil in Chapter 23?

7. What is particularly delightful about Arthur, as noted in Chapter 23?

8. For what reasons does Sheelagh given Merlyn such a deep kiss as she leaves to reunite with Donuil?

9. Why do Merlyn's friends make him go hunting before the festivities in Chapter 21?

10. What does Huw tell Merlyn about Cambria in Chapter 20?

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