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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. How long does Merlyn have to wait for help with Mordecai?
2. Who tells Merlyn that some men attacked the leper colony?
3. How does Arthur react when he sees Excalibur for the first time?
4. Who does Merlyn first tell about his prophetic dream, once he realizes its significance on the boat as he departs Eire?
5. What is Twistback's relationship with his daughter, Sheelagh, like?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. What happens after Dergyll and Merlyn realize what has happened with Ironhair?
3. What happens that leads Merlyn to suspect something is wrong as he and his group depart Eire?
4. How does Sheelagh first react when she thinks Merlyn is accusing her of having dreams that come true?
5. What is particularly delightful about Arthur, as noted in Chapter 23?
6. What is Liam Twistback best known for?
7. What do Merlyn and his group realize about the armed men they see early in Chapter 19, right after they land on familiar soil?
8. In what situation does Merlyn find Mordecai after everyone goes out looking for him?
9. What is Merlyn's opinion of Arthur's wet nurse after he tells her that Arthur will be going to Camulod?
10. For what reasons does Sheelagh given Merlyn such a deep kiss as she leaves to reunite with Donuil?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss 1) at least 3 ways the novel would change if it were written from the perspective of Arthur as well as 2) at least 3 literary devices Whyte could use while writing from this new and different perspective.
Essay Topic 2
Describe at least four negative aspects of having a protagonist as well-known (outside of the context of "The Saxon Shore") as Meryln. Make sure to use evidence from the novel to support your position.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss at least 3 literary devices that Whyte uses to help the reader better understand at least one character of your choosing. Use direct quotations and/or examples from the text to support your position.
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