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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four: The House of Constantine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Geoffrey of Monmouth says he will relate to the reader what exactly?
(a) How Britain became overrun by outside forces.
(b) How the Britons successfully fought other groups of people.
(c) How the British isles drew inhabitants.
(d) How the kings each improve the island.

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

3. Androgeus drafts a letter that is sent to Caesar pleading for aide. How do Caesar's advisers counsel the ruler?
(a) Not to go into Britain at any time.
(b) To go to Britain immediately.
(c) Not to go into Britain on Androgeus' word alone.
(d) To write a letter to Androgeus telling him he will not be available.

4. Caesar sends a letter to King Cassivelaunus. How is it received?
(a) Indignantly.
(b) Graciously.
(c) Nervously.
(d) Timidly.

5. Merlin says that if the workers dig into the ground they will find a pool that, once drained, will reveal two hollow rocks, each containing what?
(a) A lizard.
(b) A diamond.
(c) A snake.
(d) A dragon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Vortigern sends messengers to bid Hengist to return to Britain with a small company of men. With how many men does Hengist sail?

2. Nennius dies fifteen days later from a wound inflicted by Caesar and is buried with what?

3. To where does Caesar retreat?

4. At the advice of his counselors, what does Vortigern build?

5. Brutus allows his men to divide the spoils among themselves while he consults with his advisers on what to do with whom?

(see the answer key)

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