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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 evidence do Merlyn and his men find by the hanging bodies in Chapter 26?

2. What does Merlyn decide to leave behind as he heads to Twistback's home for dinner in Chapter 15?

3. What illness does Merlyn get after the attack on Donuil and the men?

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

5. How many men do Merlyn and his men find hanging in Chapter 26?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What is Merlyn's opinion of Arthur's wet nurse after he tells her that Arthur will be going to Camulod?

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

8. What is Liam Twistback best known for?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

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

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