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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Madden dies, his two sons, Mempricius and Malin, do what?
(a) Share the kingdom.
(b) Mourn their father.
(c) Argue over control of the kingdom.
(d) Divide up the kingdom.

2. Where does Locrinus hide Estrildis?
(a) In a cave beneath the town.
(b) In his bed chambers.
(c) In peasant's home.
(d) In a barn.

3. Humber, the king of the Huns, lands in Albanctus' lands and does what?
(a) Takes the ruler hostage.
(b) Steals livestock.
(c) Kills the civilians.
(d) Kills the ruler.

4. By whom is Constantine killed?
(a) His sons.
(b) His advisers.
(c) His wife.
(d) A traitorous Pict serving in his kingdom.

5. Caesar launches a fleet and arrives in Britain where what happens immediately?
(a) He is warmly welcomed.
(b) He is engaged in battle by Cassivelaunus and other British lords.
(c) He is brought to see Cassivelaunus.
(d) He is ignored.

Short Answer Questions

1. Over what does an argument break out regarding Aurelius and Utherpendragon?

2. Why does Corineus become enraged when he hears Locrinus is infatuated with Estrilidis?

3. Geoffrey's dedication is a request that his benefactor, Alexander, ___________________.

4. Why is Britain's rule given over to Vortigern?

5. For how long does Gwendolen reign?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Merlin begin helping Vortigern?

2. How do Caesar's ships become impaled in the River Thames?

3. What happens after Caesar sends a letter to King Cassivelaunus?

4. What does Julius Caesar think of Britons?

5. Why is Vortimer poisoned?

6. How does Cassivelaunus' emotions get the best of him?

7. What happens when both Mepricius and Malin want to be King?

8. What takes place after Pandrasus agrees to his daughter's marriage to Brutus?

9. Describe Severus' reign.

10. What does Geoffrey write to Alexander? Why does he do this?

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