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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What can Merlin see in Uther now that the battle has ended?
(a) His strength building.
(b) His love of his son.
(c) His death coming soon.
(d) His recovery.

2. Who is the first to kneel to the new king at the altar?
(a) Ector.
(b) Cador.
(c) Merlin.
(d) Lot.

3. What happens to Lot's position in the kingdom if he marries Morgian?
(a) He will take command of Cornwall.
(b) He will be Uther's heir.
(c) He will be in a position to murder Arthur.
(d) He will be in a position to murder Uther.

4. Why do King Uther's troops appear suddenly in the woods at Merlin's chapel in Part 3, Chapter 9?
(a) Both of these.
(b) The king has grown sicker.
(c) The king has asked Merlin to join him on the battlefield.
(d) Neither of these.

5. What is the name of Arthur's white hound?
(a) Calelli.
(b) Cador.
(c) Cabal.
(d) Canrith.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Arthur find the sword on the island in the middle of the lake?

2. Who tells the people at the feast about the sword the god's have given to Arthur?

3. How old is Arthur during the "Black Year"?

4. What is the name of Arthur's white horse?

5. Who admits to sending the Cornish spies to question Merlin at Bryn Myrddin?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lot of Lothian protest Uther declaring his heir at Luguvallium? What are his true motives behind the protests?

2. How do Lot and Cador respond to Arthur claiming the sword that makes him the rightful High King?

3. Why is Arthur's thirteenth year known as the "Black Year"?

4. What do Uther and Merlin discuss during their meeting after the battle with Colgrim? What does Merlin perceive about Uther and his questions?

5. Why does Cador come to visit Merlin in the forest while Arthur is in Bilis' cave? How does he approach Merlin?

6. How does Uther make the announcement during the feast that Arthur is his heir to the throne?

7. How does the battle with Colgrim end? Why is this important?

8. What does Merlin tell Morgause about her plan and his prophecy for her and her child?

9. What challenges does Lot raise against Uther's proclamation that Arthur is his heir? What do his challenges cause?

10. Who is it that speaks to Uther's sword and Arthur's rightful sword? What impact does this have on Arthur and the other lords?

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