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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 does Constantine die?

2. An agreement is finally made between the Saxons and Arthur whereby the enemy is allowed to return to Germany after doing what?

3. Merlin tells the king that how many possible deaths stand before him?

4. As soon as Aurelius sets foot on the island,what happens?

5. The fleet arrives back in Britain and Aurelius summons nobles and clergy from the entire island to do what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What good will Cadwaller and Conanus do for Britain?

2. What does Merlin say about the dragons that intrigues Vortigern?

3. What are the two possible deaths that stand before Vortigern?

4. What does Arthur do with his leadership and military abilities? How does he also show that he respects the ideas of others?

5. Describe King Solomon's speech. How does Cadwallo respond?

6. How does Vortigern die?

7. What do the dragons represent?

8. What is the importance of the Boar of Cornwall?

9. What is done with the Giants' Ring?

10. What does Merlin say about a tree?

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

Edwin's magician serves as a representation of evil.

Part 1) Describe Edwin's magician. How does he represent evil? What evil is being represented?

Part 2) How is this evil seen throughout this book? How has this evil affected the people of Britain?

Part 3) Does this evil affect countries today? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

All that Brutus had created was destroyed by his sons.

Part 1) Who are his sons? How do their personalities reveal them to be poor leaders?

Part 2) Does their inability to lead make them bad people? Why or why not?

Part 3) Why do these sons not have the national pride their father had? Why is Britain not as important to them?

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