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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, The Saxon Shore: Chapters 15-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are Merlyn and his men nervous about the planned cavalry display for Athol and his men?
(a) Their horses are hungry and not acting right.
(b) The horses spook easily in the new land.
(c) They don't want to seem as showing off too much.
(d) They don't have their usual amount of horses and riders.

2. Who is Donuil?
(a) A friend of Merlyn's.
(b) Merlyn's father.
(c) A brother of Merlyn's.
(d) A stepbrother of Meryln's.

3. What major factor enables Merlyn, Donuil, and Athol to successfully defend themselves from the surprise attack?
(a) Their horses.
(b) Brute force.
(c) Excalibur.
(d) Merlyn's sorcery.

4. How does Merlyn feel as he heads to Liam Twistback's home for dinner?
(a) Nervous about seeing Sheelagh again.
(b) Easy and relaxed.
(c) Unsure of what to expect.
(d) Very defensive; he is worried Twistback might try to kill him.

5. Which two people in Eire does Merlyn have an instant aversion to?
(a) Two nameless servants.
(b) Arthur's nanny and tutor.
(c) Mungo and Finn.
(d) Athol and his wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was "The Saxon Shore" originally published?

2. What kind of romantic relationships make Merlyn uncomfortable in the beginning of "The Saxon Shore"?

3. What item from the animal in Chapter 11 does Dedalus keep?

4. When does Merlyn tell Ambrose that Arthur could become High King?

5. When Ambrose and Ludmilla come to check on Merlyn after he is stabbed, what is he doing when they think he is sleeping?

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