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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. At the beginning of Chapter 12, what does Wistan think flies past as he and Edwin climb?

2. In Chapter 8 when Edwin remembered being in the old tower, what did the tower look like from inside?

3. After leaving the pond in "Gawain's Second Reverie," about how far is it to the giant's cairn?

4. What does Edwin remember Wistan calling the old tower in Chapter 8?

5. How many does Gawain remember returned after facing Querig long ago?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Gawain's First Reverie," who was Axl and what did he regret?

2. In Chapter 7, who do Axl, Beatrice, and Edwin encounter in the tunnel?

3. In Chapter 12, what does Wistan want Edwin to promise?

4. Why can Axl and Beatrice not ride in a boat in Chapter 11, and how do they go down the river?

5. In "Gawain's Second Reverie," why does Axl insist on taking the goat to the giant's cairn?

6. What does Gawain say about the Edwin's bite in Chapter 7?

7. In Chapter 8, what does Edwin see when he reaches the central courtyard of the monastery?

8. What does Edwin sees when he climbs to the top of a precipice in Chapter 12?

9. What does Beatrice think her foot touches in Chapter 7, and what does Axl say that her foot touched?

10. In Chapter 8, what does Edwin remember seeing by a pond one day?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Wistan is caught by soldiers at the monastery. Who betrays Wistan to the soldiers, and why?

Essay Topic 2

Wistan knew Lord Brennus when they were boys. What was the relationship between Wistan and Brennus when they were boys? Why does Brennus seek revenge upon Wistan?

Essay Topic 3

Edwin deceives Wistan after they reunite. Why does Edwin deceive Wistan? What moral dilemma does he struggle with when he deceives Wistan?

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