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

2. How does Merlyn feel as he heads to Liam Twistback's home for dinner?
(a) Nervous about seeing Sheelagh again.
(b) Very defensive; he is worried Twistback might try to kill him.
(c) Unsure of what to expect.
(d) Easy and relaxed.

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

4. How has Ironhair betrayed Dergyll?
(a) He seduced his wife.
(b) He told him a lot of lies and then took his money.
(c) He robbed him of some livestock.
(d) He claimed a link to Camulod.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is behind the surprise attack on Donuil, Merlyn, Athol, and their men in Chapter 16?

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

3. How does Arthur react when he sees Excalibur for the first time?

4. Why is Merlyn not worried about all the blood on him after he tries to rescue Mordecai?

5. How long does the period of peace last after the incident with Dergyll?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What do Merlyn and the men of Eire do to prepare themselves for the attack that they suspect is coming after one of their men disappears into the woods?

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

6. What happens that leads Merlyn to suspect something is wrong as he and his group depart Eire?

7. How does Sheelagh first react when she thinks Merlyn is accusing her of having dreams that come true?

8. What advice does Ambrose give Merlyn in Chapter 20 when Merlyn mentions that he'd like to travel to Cambria?

9. What does Merlyn find out about Ambrose's work when he returns to Camulod in Chapter 19?

10. In what situation does Merlyn find Mordecai after everyone goes out looking for him?

(see the answer keys)

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