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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Before the Romans Came.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Estrildis is the daughter of the _______________ king and was captured by Humber.
(a) French.
(b) Italian.
(c) Greek.
(d) German.

2. Why are many readers already familiar with King Leir's story?
(a) He is the king in Romeo and Juliet.
(b) Due to Shakespeare's play, King Lear.
(c) Due to this book.
(d) He is the character in fairy tales.

3. Mempricius' son, Ebraucus, takes over control of Britain and reigns for how many years?
(a) Thirty-nine.
(b) Fifty-nine.
(c) Twenty-nine.
(d) Forty-nine.

4. Geoffrey's dedication is a request that his benefactor, Alexander, ___________________.
(a) Financially support him.
(b) Receive the text favorably.
(c) Read his book.
(d) Promote his book.

5. When Brutus dies, his sons bury him in the walls of the city and do what?
(a) Leave the kingdom.
(b) Divide the rule of the country among themselves.
(c) Give the kingdom to a cousin.
(d) Give the kingdom to the oldest sibling.

Short Answer Questions

1. Estrildis gives birth to a daughter named _____________.

2. There are ___________ races of man that populate the isle.

3. Geoffrey of Monmouth says he will relate to the reader what exactly?

4. Brutus surprises Pandrasus' forces and drives them to slaughter where?

5. Brutus has how many sons?

(see the answer key)

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