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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What piece of history does Merlin teach Arthur and his companion at the chapel?
(a) The battle between Ambrosius and Lot.
(b) The battle between Ambrosius and Kaerconan.
(c) The battle between Ambrosius and Vortigern.
(d) The battle between Lot and Uther.

2. Why does Stilicho stay behind at Merlin's cave?
(a) To keep up the illusion that Merlin is at home.
(b) To create a potion for Merlin.
(c) To listen for the harp.
(d) To care for his livestock.

3. Who has been sent to be a servant to Merlin and then Arthur, once he is born?
(a) Gorlois.
(b) Ralf.
(c) Cador.
(d) None of these.

4. On what night is Arthur given to Merlin?
(a) Immediately after he is born.
(b) A week after he is born.
(c) The third night after he is born.
(d) The second night after he is born.

5. When do Merlin and Ralf return to Bryn Myrddin?
(a) The day of Merlin's meeting at the castle.
(b) The day after Merlin's meeting at the castle.
(c) A few days after Merlin's meeting at the castle.
(d) A week after Merlin's meeting at the castle.

6. Whose eyes does Merlin believe Arthur has?
(a) Ambrosius.
(b) Gorlois.
(c) Uther.
(d) Ygraine.

7. What does Merlin learn upon arriving back in Britain?
(a) Uther has declared Arthur his legitimate heir.
(b) None of these.
(c) Uther is sick with an infected wound.
(d) Uther is dead.

8. What is the name of one of the men sent to spy on Merlin?
(a) Morgause.
(b) None of the names are given.
(c) Cador.
(d) Crinas.

9. Who accompanies Merlin after he takes Arthur from the castle?
(a) Branwen.
(b) Ralf.
(c) No one.
(d) Branwen and Ralf.

10. How old is Arthur when the rumblings of war reach England?
(a) Eleven.
(b) Thirteen.
(c) Ten.
(d) Twelve.

11. Where does Merlin plan to cross Uther's path on his way back to Bryn Marddin?
(a) At Tintagel.
(b) At the Saxon Beach.
(c) Along the spine of Dumnonia.
(d) At the Welsh Border.

12. Who is tending to Merlin after he is injured falling from his horse?
(a) A farmer's wife.
(b) A well attendant.
(c) A young black smith.
(d) A young goatherd.

13. Where does Merlin go after leaving Arthur and Ralf?
(a) Tintagel.
(b) Massilia.
(c) Rome.
(d) Corinth.

14. What is the first thing Uther asks Merlin once they are alone in his chambers?
(a) Why Merlin visited his wife years ago.
(b) How his cousin is raising Arthur.
(c) How Arthur is doing.
(d) Why he has lied to him about Arthur's whereabouts.

15. Where does Merlin tell the spies that Arthur lives?
(a) Summer Isle.
(b) Summer Hill.
(c) The Black River.
(d) The Enchanted Forest.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Uther summoned Merlin to his camp, and why does he want to speak with Merlin?

2. How many small hillsmen surround Merlin in the forest as he wakes?

3. Where does Merlin find the sword in his dreams?

4. Where does Ygraine suggest Arthur be taken once born?

5. Where will Merlin wait to be called to Tintagel?

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