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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. Who ultimately decides that Arthur should go back to Camulod?

2. Why doesn't Merlyn tell Donuil about his realization of the meaning behind his prophetic dream as he and his men leave Eire?

3. What fills the evening Merlyn spends at Twistback's for dinner?

4. What surprise do Merlyn and his group encounter when they first return to home soil in Chapter 19?

5. What does Sheelagh believe will happen with her and Donuil?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Merlyn realize in Chapter 20 as he is at the shooting range to meet his brother?

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

4. What happens after Dergyll and Merlyn realize what has happened with Ironhair?

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

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

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

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

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

10. How does Merlyn react in Chapter 19 when he hears that the leper colony has been attacked?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a well-reasoned argument discussing whether or not Merlyn is a good role model for young adult readers.

Essay Topic 2

Describe at least 4 features of Ironhair and how those features fulfill the traditional, literary requirements of a villain.

Essay Topic 3

Books about the legends of King Arthur, and The Camulod Chronicles in particular, are especially popular. Discuss at least 4 aspects of Whyte's writing style that resonates so strongly with such a large audience, citing specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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