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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 do Merlin and Cadal do with Galapas' body?

2. Who travels with Merlin back to his homeland?

3. Who becomes lame during the ride away from the castle?

4. Who is a mathematician and an astronomer?

5. What is the name of Merlin's pony?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens with Merlin's pony?

2. What does Cerdic do when he sees the cut on Merlin's face?

3. What does Merlin do in order to keep warm?

4. Why was the man killed, according to Belasius?

5. What happens to Merlin as they journey by boat?

6. What was the significance of the scene Merlin saw with the bull?

7. What does Dinias say about the pub to which he invites Merlin?

8. What does Merlin buy when he arrives across the sea?

9. How might Merlin's memory be described?

10. What has Merlin been learning as his has spent his time in Less Britain with Ambrosius?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many men in this story are betrayed, even by those they thought were closest to them.

Part 1 - Give three examples of characters who were betrayed, who they were betrayed by, and what happened to each.

Part 2 - What does the theme of betrayal seem to say about this time period?

Part 3 - Is betrayal avoidable in this story? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Men are the primary focus of this story, with examples of strong men on nearly every page of the novel.

Part 1 - What are some of the roles of men in this novel? What do they provide for others?

Part 2 - What does the author seem to be saying about men in this novel? Are men positively or negatively portrayed?

Part 3 - What are the roles of women in this novel? What does this seem to say about the author's own feelings?

Essay Topic 3

The images of the dragons are common in this story. They offer signs, omens, and information to those who are looking for them or who are knowledgeable about their meaning.

Part 1 - Give three examples of dragon symbols in this story.

Part 2 - Describe the significance of each of the dragon symbols you've chosen.

Part 3 - What are your thoughts as to the relevance of the dragon as a major symbol. What does the dragon stand for?

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