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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Cornwall: Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does baby Arthur wear around his neck that Merlyn removes in Chapter 1?
(a) A piece of lace from his mother, the queen.
(b) A necklace with a key.
(c) A golden signet ring.
(d) A tooth from a boar his uncle killed.

2. What does Merlyn tell Ambrose about his ascent to power in Chapter 7?
(a) That he must cede the thrown to Arthur.
(b) That it is time to move from a monarchy to a democracy.
(c) That he will be second-in-command as soon as he is ready.
(d) That he is King now even though he doesn't want it.

3. What does Merlyn say to Ambrose when he asks, in Chapter 6, if the infantry and the cavalry every combine?
(a) That they made a promise to the Gods that they would never try it.
(b) That they traditionally have not.
(c) That they cannot because it creates too many problems.
(d) That they are crucial for each other's success.

4. Who does Merlyn suspect is behind his stabbing?
(a) Popilius.
(b) Donuil.
(c) Ambrose.
(d) Ironhair.

5. For whom do Merlyn and Ambrose plan an elaborate funeral in Chapter 8?
(a) Merlyn's aunt.
(b) Popilius.
(c) Donuil.
(d) Arthur's wet nurse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who made Excalibur?

2. How does Merlyn's aunt react when she sees him in Chapter 4?

3. How does Merlyn react when teased by Lucanus about his attraction to Ludmilla?

4. Where does Merlyn go to grieve his wife in Chapter 6?

5. What does Merlyn dream about the night after he visits the leper colony?

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