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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. Membritius stands up and says that the only sensible course of action is what?

2. At the end of the Trojan War, Aeneas flees to where?

3. Estrildis is the daughter of the _______________ king and was captured by Humber.

4. What does Mempricius do after he kills his brother?

5. Aided by a Greek man named _______________, Brutus assumes a leadership role and begins planning to undertake the freeing of the Trojan slaves.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Vortigern gain control of Britain?

2. What is the history leading up to Brutus' birth?

3. How does Vortigern begin plotting a takeover of the kingship?

4. How does Brutus first go about trying to free the Trojan slaves? What is the response to his actions?

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

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

7. What does Locrinus do when Corineus dies? How does this affect Locrinus' life?

8. How is idolatry and paganism wiped out from Britain?

9. Describe Severus' reign.

10. How does the Humber River receive its name?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Vortigern is not a desirable ruler.

Part 1) Describe Vortigern. Why is he a desirable ruler? How does his behavior prior to his rule reflect and foreshadow this?

Part 2) How does Vortigern compare to Brutus? How does Vortigern reinforce what is lacking in Britain's rulers? Are these qualities that are lacking found in rulers today?

Part 3) What characteristics are necessary for a ruler today? How do these compare to the necessary qualities in Britain at this time?

Essay Topic 2

Aurelius strives to be different than Vortigern.

Part 1) Who is Aurelius? Why does he strive to be different than Vortigern? How?

Part 2) How does Aurelius resemble Brutus? How does he also resemble some rulers today?

Part 3) What might this author think about dictatorships and totalitarian governments? Use the text to support your response.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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