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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. Why has Cador come to visit Merlin at the forest chapel?

2. Who is Morgian's sister?

3. What realization is Merlin struck with in regards to Morgause and Arthur's union?

4. Where does Merlin watch the battle with the Saxons?

5. Why does Merlin leave the castle after the feast?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lot's marriage to Uther's daughter, Morgian, mean for the kingdom and Arthur?

2. Why does Cador tell Merlin that he sent spies to find him at Bryn Myrddin?

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

4. Why are Merlin and Arthur called to Uther's side on the battlefield immediately after Arthur tries to give Merlin Macsen's sword?

5. What do the lords and commoners find when they reach the Perilous Chapel?

6. What leads Arthur to ask about Merlin's true identity? Learning this, does Arthur know who he is?

7. What impact has the battle with Colgrim had on Uther's standings in the kingdom?

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

9. What is the significance of Morgause entering the makeshift hospital where Merlin and Arthur are?

10. What trap is set for Merlin as he rides to the Perilous Chapel? Who saves him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are two purposes behind Merlin's fanciful story of Arthur's birth to the young goat herd. What are they? Describe in your answer which one is an important piece of Arthur's rise and which one describes Merlin's character.

Essay Topic 2

The white deer appears in this story more than once. Where does it appear and what is its significance in each situation? To the story overall?

Essay Topic 3

Why does Merlin have difficulty reconciling the visions he has of Arthur with Macsen's sword? He knows that the sword will be Arthur's, so why is there a problem?

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