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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What major factor enables Merlyn, Donuil, and Athol to successfully defend themselves from the surprise attack?
2. How long did Lucanus think Merlyn and his group would be gone to Eire?
3. How does Lucanus react when he sees Merlyn and his group have returned?
4. What evidence do Merlyn and his men find by the hanging bodies in Chapter 26?
5. How does Arthur react when he sees Excalibur for the first time?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Sheelagh first react when she thinks Merlyn is accusing her of having dreams that come true?
2. What is Liam Twistback best known for?
3. What does Merlyn come to realize as he continues on his search for the horses after the death of Mordecai?
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. How does Arthur's wet nurse react when Merlyn tells her that Arthur will be going to Camulod?
6. What happens that leads Merlyn to suspect something is wrong as he and his group depart Eire?
7. What is Merlyn's opinion of Arthur's wet nurse after he tells her that Arthur will be going to Camulod?
8. What is particularly delightful about Arthur, as noted in Chapter 23?
9. What does Merlyn realize in Chapter 20 as he is at the shooting range to meet his brother?
10. Why do Merlyn's friends make him go hunting before the festivities in Chapter 21?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss at least 4 aspects of "The Saxon Shore" that can easily be carried over into the next novel in The Camulod Chronicles.
Essay Topic 2
Choose at least one female character from "The Saxon Shore" and discuss at least 3 ways she goes against traditional gender stereotypes of someone like her.
Essay Topic 3
Write a well-reasoned argument paper discussing how leprosy functions as its own unique character in "The Saxon Shore." Make sure to use direct evidence from the text to support your strong thesis statement.
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