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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Aurelius Ambrosius and Utherpendragon seek revenge?
(a) For Constantine's death.
(b) For their lost throne.
(c) For the death of their mother.
(d) For the destruction of their country.

2. Arthur orders Cador to pursue the Saxons and cut them down. How does Cador do this?
(a) He disguises himself in the enemy's armor.
(b) He sends his men after the Saxons in boats.
(c) He has stakes planted in the bank of the river.
(d) He positions his men on the Saxon ships to prevent their retreat.

3. With whom does Gormund, king of the Africans, make a treaty?
(a) Wilhelm of the Germans.
(b) Isembard of the Franks.
(c) Castagliola of the Italians.
(d) Keredic of the Britons.

4. How old is Arthur?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Ten.
(c) Twenty-five.
(d) Fifteen.

5. A farmer will plant poisoned crops that will cause the population to do what?
(a) Leave the country.
(b) Increase.
(c) Find better food.
(d) Decrease.

6. Why does Arthur assemble an army and decide to march on the Saxons?
(a) He wants more power.
(b) To protect himself and his people.
(c) He has nothing better to do.
(d) To procure more treasure to bestow on his nobles.

7. Following the death of Uther, the leaders of the Britons urge Dubricius to do what?
(a) Anoint Arthur king.
(b) Anoint Utherpendragon king.
(c) Anoint Aurelius king.
(d) Anoint Merlin king.

8. Who will bring revenge until the White dragon rises again with the aide of Germany?
(a) The Thunderer.
(b) The Bear.
(c) The Boar of Cornwall.
(d) The Lion.

9. What does Hengist do when he learns of Aurelius' coming?
(a) He retreats across the Humber River.
(b) He prepares to attack.
(c) He requests assistance from Rome.
(d) He hides.

10. Calling on the name of God, what does Arthur do?
(a) He slays thousands of the enemy by himself.
(b) He slays hundreds of the enemy by himself.
(c) He meets with his enemies.
(d) He forgives his enemies.

11. Arthur sets siege to the city but must abandon his attack when Cheldric arrives from Germany with aide for the Saxons. Arthur retreats to London and seeks advice from whom?
(a) His father.
(b) His council.
(c) Merlin.
(d) God.

12. Three springs will erupt where?
(a) In York.
(b) In Gaul.
(c) In Winchester.
(d) In London.

13. Merlin further states that Aurelius is sailing toward Britain as they speak and will land when?
(a) The next morning.
(b) The next evening.
(c) A week later.
(d) The next afternoon.

14. How is Augustine received by the British bishops?
(a) He is not received by the bishops.
(b) Not kindly.
(c) Fairly well.
(d) Very well.

15. Why does Constantine die?
(a) He was not a good leader.
(b) He slew the brothers in churches.
(c) He becomes ill.
(d) He was tricked.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Merlin react to the men's attempts?

2. Cadvan, accompanied by several other kings, marches against Ethelfrid. In the end, Cadvan and Ethelfrid reach what agreement?

3. One dragon is white and one is __________.

4. A council is convened to determine what should be done with Hengist. In the end what is decided?

5. Aurelius himself begins to rebuild which city?

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