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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 does Merlyn feel as he heads to Liam Twistback's home for dinner?
2. Who comes to see Merlyn and his men off as they depart Eire?
3. Who is Dergyll?
4. How does Sheelagh know Donuil is okay when she sees him after their long absence from each other?
5. How long does Merlyn have to wait for help with Mordecai?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Arthur's wet nurse react when Merlyn tells her that Arthur will be going to Camulod?
2. What do Merlyn and his group realize about the armed men they see early in Chapter 19, right after they land on familiar soil?
3. How does Sheelagh first react when she thinks Merlyn is accusing her of having dreams that come true?
4. What does Huw tell Merlyn about Cambria in Chapter 20?
5. In what situation does Merlyn find Mordecai after everyone goes out looking for him?
6. What is Merlyn's opinion of Arthur's wet nurse after he tells her that Arthur will be going to Camulod?
7. What advice does Ambrose give Merlyn in Chapter 20 when Merlyn mentions that he'd like to travel to Cambria?
8. What ends up happening with Sheelagh and Donuil in Chapter 23?
9. What does Merlyn find out about Ambrose's work when he returns to Camulod in Chapter 19?
10. What happens after Dergyll and Merlyn realize what has happened with Ironhair?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Analyze at least 3 literary techniques Whyte uses to make one character of your choosing from "The Saxon Shore" very likable OR very unlikable to the reader.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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