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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. How might Leil be described as a ruler?

2. When Brutus dies, his sons bury him in the walls of the city and do what?

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

4. Vortigern revels in his new status and begins doing what?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens after Claudius returns to Rome?

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

3. How does Brutus end up deciding to free the Trojans?

4. Why is Vortimer poisoned?

5. What does Julius Caesar think of Britons?

6. What do Brutus' sons do when he dies?

7. How do more Saxons begin arriving in Britain?

8. How does Locrinus deal with his feelings for Estrildis and his marriage to Gwendolen?

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

10. What happens after Guiderius refuses to pay the tribute agreed upon by Cassivelaunus?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Britain is frequently invaded by foreigners.

Part 1) Describe two attempts at invading Britain. Why do these invasions occur?

Part 2) Why might Britain be so prone to invasion?

Part 3) What countries would be prone to invasion today? How do nations today defend their territory? How does this compare to the invasions and battles in this book?

Essay Topic 2

In the end of the book, Britain's downfall is detailed.

Part 1) Describe this downfall. Are all of the efforts made by Arthur in vain? Explain.

Part 2) Who does Arthur resemble in this last chapter? Why?

Part 3) Has an Arthur-like leader returned to Britain since this book was written? How do you know this?

Essay Topic 3

Merlin's prophecy is similar to the Book of Revelation.

Part 1) What is the Book of Revelation? How is this prophecy like the Book of Revelation?

Part 2) What is the purpose for having this prophecy be like the Book of Revelation? What does this say about Britain?

Part 3) Does Merlin believe Britain will survive? Why or why not? What is the connection between Britain and success and the survival of the world? Why does this connection exist?

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