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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. Whose death does Merlin assist after the battle?
2. In this vision, which dragon does Merlin see winning?
3. Merlin tells the king he must find out what's __________.
4. To where does Merlin return?
5. Who did Merlin find the old mine with long ago?
Short Essay Questions
1. When Merlin is told the men think of him as a prophet, what does Merlin think?
2. What happens to Dinias?
3. Who does Merlin begin to have a crush on?
4. What happens in the battle between Merlin and Brithael?
5. What does Blackbeard do to Dinias after he tells Merlin to come with him to see the King?
6. Why do King Vortigern and his men want to kill Merlin?
7. What does Merlin realize about the falling walls?
8. What happens to Ambrosius?
9. What does Merlin attend with Ambrosius?
10. What does Lady Niniane say about the parentage of Merlin?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The falcon/merlin are symbols of Merlin's personality. By finding the bird, Merlin seems to find himself as well.
Part 1 - Describe the way in which Merlin came upon this bird in the first place. What happened to bring the bird to Merlin?
Part 2 - In what ways is Merlin like this falcon? Describe the behavioral traits of Merlin that relate to the bird.
Part 3 - Compare and contrast the ringdove and the falcon. How does this relate to Merlin?
Essay Topic 2
Like so many other novels, the pursuit of power seems to be the downfall of many characters.
Part 1 - Name 3 characters who are pursuing power in this story.
Part 2 - How does each character pursue their own definitions of power?
Part 3 - What is the end result for each of these characters? What does this say about each character?
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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