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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Merlin not believe Ransom was the leader of St. Anne's at first?
(a) Ransom was injured.
(b) Ransom did not look the same as the last time they had met.
(c) Ransom was casually dressed.
(d) Ransom did not look powerful or large enough.

2. Who is the man that Jane and Mr. Dimble see on the horse when they search the campground?
(a) Merlin.
(b) The Head.
(c) Maleldil.
(d) Ransom.

3. How does Merlin greet Ransom when he realizes Ransom is the real leader at St. Anne's?
(a) Shakes his hand warmly.
(b) Prostates himself on the floor until commanded to stand.
(c) Embraces him and kisses both cheeks.
(d) Gets down on one knee and bows to him.

4. What is Mark writing to Jane about when the Fairy makes him drop his pen?
(a) His experience with the Head.
(b) Coming to Belbury with him.
(c) Staying at St. Anne's.
(d) His new job.

5. According to Ransom, what is the only way for the good side to win this upcoming battle between good and evil?
(a) To receive the Oyeresu themselves.
(b) To have Merlin conjur up black magic attacks.
(c) To wait for the N.I.C.E. to destroy themselves from within.
(d) To spread the word of what the N.I.C.E. are really up to.

6. What was MacPhee doing while Ransom was answering Merlin's riddles?
(a) Writing down the exchange.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Reading a book.
(d) Watching intently.

7. Where is King Arthur's ring according to Merlin's riddle to Ransom?
(a) Buried deep in the Well of Merlin.
(b) On Ransom's finger.
(c) On King Arthur's finger.
(d) In the chamber where Merlin was sleeping.

8. What does Frost tell Mark to do to the crucifix on the floor of his training room?
(a) Rid himself of any emotions tied to that image.
(b) Kneel before it and pray.
(c) Stomp on it.
(d) Examine it for flaws.

9. Why does Mark decide to pretend to progress in his new lessons at the N.I.C.E. after he decides to find a way to leave the N.I.C.E.?
(a) He wants to try and become the leader so that he can make changes from the top.
(b) He is starting to see the logic behind Mr. Frost's motives.
(c) He has been brainwashed.
(d) He knows he will be killed if he does not.

10. What effect does the coming of Mars have on the people at St. Anne's?
(a) Everyone in the house becomes very cold.
(b) Everyone finds himself with great courage.
(c) Causes everyone in the house to feel regal and proud.
(d) Knowledge and thoughts flow freely.

11. Which of these was NOT a way that Mr. Frost thought about using to get Mark to bring Jane to them?
(a) Money.
(b) Fear.
(c) Belonging.
(d) Aphrodesiacs.

12. What effect does the coming of Venus have on the people at St. Anne's?
(a) The temperature rises, and a sweet breeze wafts through the room.
(b) Everyone in the house becomes very cold.
(c) Everyone finds himself with great courage.
(d) Causes everyone in the house to feel regal and proud.

13. According to Ransom, why has God chosen to use Merlin in this fight?
(a) He is an unbiased party.
(b) This is a way for Merlin to repent of his sins.
(c) He is from a time when dabbling in black magic was not yet evil.
(d) He has the power to create a plan that will lead to victory.

14. According to Merlin, why has Jane not had a child yet?
(a) Her poor choice in a husband.
(b) Her pride.
(c) Her physical ailments.
(d) Her sins.

15. What happens to Jules in the middle of his banquet speech?
(a) He gets interrupted by the tramp being controlled by Merlin.
(b) He sees Merlin and grows very agitated.
(c) His words turn into complete gibberish.
(d) He faints.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the bearded man on the stone table that Jane sees in her dreams?

2. Where does the Fairy tell Mark his wife is as he is writing his letter to Jane?

3. Where does Lord Feverstone hide to get away from the madness in the banquet room?

4. Why does Mark return back to Belbury instead of leaving to get Jane?

5. Who is the first person to be killed during the chaos of the banquet?

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