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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. How does Merlyn feel as he heads to Liam Twistback's home for dinner?
(a) Very defensive; he is worried Twistback might try to kill him.
(b) Easy and relaxed.
(c) Unsure of what to expect.
(d) Nervous about seeing Sheelagh again.
2. How does Aunt Luceiia react when she sees Arthur again in Chapter 19?
(a) She is angry to see him since she doesn't think he should be king.
(b) She doesn't recognize him.
(c) She is overjoyed.
(d) She is nervous because she isn't smart but Arthur is.
3. What does Merlyn report to Dergyll about Ironhair?
(a) That he has taken a blood oath to protect him.
(b) That the man tried to kill him.
(c) That they are lovers.
(d) That they are brothers.
4. How many men are killed in the surprise attack on Camulod in Chapter 21?
(a) 50.
(b) 15.
(c) 500.
(d) 5.
5. Who wins the shooting competition in Chapter 20?
(a) Merlyn.
(b) Sheelagh.
(c) Huw.
(d) No one; everyone decides it's a tie.
6. Who tells Merlyn to go on a hunt in Chapter 21?
(a) His wife.
(b) His friends.
(c) Sheelagh.
(d) Arthur.
7. Why is Sheelagh hesitant to share that she has prophetic dreams?
(a) She doesn't want to be accused of sorcery.
(b) She is afraid one will be incorrect and then people will call her a liar.
(c) She knows that Donuil hates people who talk about stuff like this.
(d) She is afraid people will bother her all the time with requests.
8. As he is falling asleep at the end of Chapter 20, what does Merlyn realize he just needs to think of in order to feel happy?
(a) Arthur.
(b) Arthur's wet nurse.
(c) His aunt.
(d) Sheelagh.
9. What do people come to think of Arthur as he gets older?
(a) Nearly everyone finds him delightful.
(b) That he is super smart but not very nice.
(c) That he is very shy and needs to be a little friendlier.
(d) That he is growing up to be spoiled.
10. What major factor enables Merlyn, Donuil, and Athol to successfully defend themselves from the surprise attack?
(a) Excalibur.
(b) Their horses.
(c) Merlyn's sorcery.
(d) Brute force.
11. What illness does Merlyn get after the attack on Donuil and the men?
(a) Sun poisoning.
(b) Gun powder poisoning.
(c) Food poisoning.
(d) Blood poisoning.
12. What do the people from Eire think when they arrive with Merlyn back in Camulod?
(a) They are angry they took such a long journey to such a boring place.
(b) They are overwhelmed and impressed.
(c) They are underwhelmed and unimpressed.
(d) They think it's nice but not quite like home.
13. What is the situation like as Merlyn and Dergyll face each other at first in Chapter 26?
(a) Very tense.
(b) Slow.
(c) Jovial.
(d) Boring.
14. What advice does Sheelagh give Donuil when the search party is unable to find the missing man?
(a) To just accept the fact that he is dead.
(b) To consider the fact that he was a spy who ran away.
(c) To get back out there and try again.
(d) To listen to his intuition.
15. What fills the evening Merlyn spends at Twistback's for dinner?
(a) Fine food.
(b) Fine wine.
(c) Fine music.
(d) All of these answers are correct.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is Twistback's relationship with his daughter, Sheelagh, like?
2. Who ultimately decides that Arthur should go back to Camulod?
3. What does Sheelagh believe will happen with her and Donuil?
4. What does Sheelagh give Merlyn as she is preparing to leave him and go meet Donuil?
5. Why doesn't Merlyn tell Donuil about his realization of the meaning behind his prophetic dream as he and his men leave Eire?
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