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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 do Merlyn and his men feel about returning to home soil?
2. How does Dergyll know that Merlyn is telling the truth about Ironhair?
3. During his hunting expedition, how does Merlyn make sure his kill is picked up?
4. What illness does Merlyn get after the attack on Donuil and the men?
5. Who is Dergyll?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is particularly delightful about Arthur, as noted in Chapter 23?
2. What ends up happening with Sheelagh and Donuil in Chapter 23?
3. What does Sheelagh tell Merlyn as she departs to go reunite with Donuil?
4. How does Sheelagh first react when she thinks Merlyn is accusing her of having dreams that come true?
5. For what reasons does Sheelagh given Merlyn such a deep kiss as she leaves to reunite with Donuil?
6. What does Sheelagh seem to know instinctively about her relationship with Donuil?
7. Why do Merlyn's friends make him go hunting before the festivities in Chapter 21?
8. 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?
9. What is Liam Twistback best known for?
10. How does Arthur's wet nurse react when Merlyn tells her that Arthur will be going to Camulod?
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
Analyze at least 3 aspects of "The Saxon Shore" that make the novel believable as well as what literary devices Whyte uses to create that level of believability OR analyze at least 3 aspects of "The Saxon Shore" that makes the novel unbelievable as well as what literary devices Whyte does not use effectively to create a level of believability in the story.
Essay Topic 3
Identify what you think is the tone for "The Saxon Shore" and discuss 3 literary devices that Whyte uses to create this tone.
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