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

2. What does Sheelagh remind Merlyn of?
(a) An egret.
(b) A lioness.
(c) A hawk.
(d) A snake.

3. Who does Aunt Luceiia see in Arthur in Chapter 19?
(a) All of these answers are correct.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Her grandson.

4. How many children do Amrbose and Ludmilla have?
(a) Two sons.
(b) None; they don't want any children.
(c) Two daughters.
(d) Two sons and two daughters.

5. How does Arthur react when he sees Excalibur for the first time?
(a) He is disinterested.
(b) He doesn't react at all, almost like he's in a trance.
(c) Even though he's very little, he can pick it up with ease.
(d) He grips it strongly and doesn't want to let it go.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What allows Merlyn to kill a very large number of deer in Chapter 20?

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

4. Who wins the shooting competition in Chapter 20?

5. What does Merlyn realize is the only way for him to get down and help Mordecai?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is Liam Twistback best known for?

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

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

7. What does Sheelagh tell Merlyn about the feasts her father hosts?

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

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

10. What does Sheelagh tell Merlyn as she departs to go reunite with Donuil?

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