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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. What request does Uther agree to do at the feast?

2. Who is named as a suspect in breaking Uther's sword?

3. Where is Macsen's sword during the feast?

4. What is the name of the man threatening war against the British kingdoms?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Arthur's absence from their double room bother Merlin? What does Merlin see in a vision?

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

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

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

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

6. Why does the sentry allow Arthur to be taken from he and Merlin's double room? Who does Arthur leave with?

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

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

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

10. How does Ector react to Lot's protests after Uther dies following his abdication of the throne?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After the battle against Colgrim, it is clear that Arthur has a significant amount of backing as Uther's heir. But, even as Merlin leaves Uther certain of the succession, he is uneasy. Why? What concerns are still present?

Essay Topic 2

There is a significant challenge in deciding what should be done with Arthur after he is born. What does Ygraine want done with her son? What does Uther want done with his son? What is done with Arthur?

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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