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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 does Merlin NOT do upon his return home?

2. Merlin is believed to be not human, but of __________.

3. Of whom does Merlin have visions?

4. Who will be born because of the night's activities, according to Merlin?

5. What is Uther upset with Merlin about?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who sits and waits out the storm?

2. What does Cadal say about Merlin's vision?

3. What does Merlin do when he arrives home?

4. Who does Merlin disguise himself as?

5. What happens to Dinias?

6. How would Merlin's mood be described as Uther is with Ygraine?

7. What happened to Vortigern and the Queen?

8. Why does Merlin go to see the Lady Ygraine?

9. Why was Killare thought of as a holy place?

10. How is Lady Niniane described in this section?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Merlin is a curious creature in this novel from beginning to end. And at times, this is not a good quality to have.

Part 1 - Describe one way in which Merlin's curiosity helps him. What happens? What actions does he take and what is the result?

Part 2 - Describe one time in which Merlin's curiosity hurts him? What happens? What actions does he take and what is the result?

Part 3 - Does Merlin's curiosity seem to be a bad or a good thing? Support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Merlin is a powerful person, but seems to fall apart when he is with the opposite sex. This dichotomy only helps to strengthen the mystique of Merlin in the novel.

Part 1 - Describe the troubles Merlin has with women. Who has he fallen for and what was the result?

Part 2 - Why do you think Merlin has troubles with the opposite sex?

Part 3 - Why do you think the author decided to give Merlin a sort of weakness with women? What does this reveal about Merlin's personality?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout history, Merlin has been regarded as a magical figure. But during this novel, it seems he is far more complicated than his mythology seems to indicate.

Part 1 - Give three examples of ways in which Merlin is a mystical character. How do you define mystical?

Part 2 - Is Merlin magical? Why or why not?

Part 3 - Does Merlin's reputation come in handy? When? Does Merlin use it to his advantage? When? Is this the right thing for him to do?

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