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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the situation like as Merlyn and Dergyll face each other at first in Chapter 26?
(a) Very tense.
(b) Jovial.
(c) Boring.
(d) Slow.

2. Why is Sheelagh hesitant to share that she has prophetic dreams?
(a) She knows that Donuil hates people who talk about stuff like this.
(b) She is afraid one will be incorrect and then people will call her a liar.
(c) She is afraid people will bother her all the time with requests.
(d) She doesn't want to be accused of sorcery.

3. Who comes to see Merlyn and his men off as they depart Eire?
(a) No one; they leave under cover of night.
(b) Only a few people.
(c) Only Sheelagh.
(d) A large crowd.

4. What does Sheelagh believe will happen with her and Donuil?
(a) They will have two sons.
(b) They will have no children.
(c) They will have two sons and two daughters.
(d) They will have two daughters.

5. Why doesn't Merlyn tell Donuil about his realization of the meaning behind his prophetic dream as he and his men leave Eire?
(a) Because Donuil is too distraught over Sheelagh.
(b) Because Donuil doesn't believe in prophetic dreams.
(c) Because he can't seem to get Donuil alone.
(d) Because he realizes Donuil is a spy.

6. What role did Twistback once play with a troupe of showman?
(a) Ringmaster.
(b) Lion tamer.
(c) Hunchback.
(d) Juggler.

7. What do the people from Eire think when they arrive with Merlyn back in Camulod?
(a) They are underwhelmed and unimpressed.
(b) They think it's nice but not quite like home.
(c) They are angry they took such a long journey to such a boring place.
(d) They are overwhelmed and impressed.

8. How do Merlyn's troops feel about the attack on the leper colony?
(a) They feel sad for them.
(b) They think it was a mercy killing.
(c) They don't really care one way or the other.
(d) They are glad because now they don't have to protect them anymore.

9. What had happened to the man who went missing from Eire in Chapter 16?
(a) He was found tied up in the woods.
(b) He tried to kill a bear but wasn't strong enough.
(c) He was actually out for a fling with his girlfriend.
(d) He was injured riding his horse.

10. How many men are killed in the surprise attack on Camulod in Chapter 21?
(a) 50.
(b) 15.
(c) 5.
(d) 500.

11. How has Ironhair betrayed Dergyll?
(a) He told him a lot of lies and then took his money.
(b) He seduced his wife.
(c) He claimed a link to Camulod.
(d) He robbed him of some livestock.

12. Where do Sheelagh and Arthur's wet nurse stay when they reach Camulod with Merlyn?
(a) With Aunt Luceia.
(b) In Merlyn's castle.
(c) In a special hotel for unmarried women.
(d) In their own house they rent together.

13. What causes Merlyn's horse to run away as he is trying to rescue Mordecai?
(a) A gunshot.
(b) Thunder and lightning.
(c) A spirit.
(d) Merlyn's angry yelling and cursing.

14. How long does the period of peace last after the incident with Dergyll?
(a) Five months.
(b) Five minutes -- if that.
(c) Five weeks.
(d) Five years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Merlyn think about in regard to Arthur as he heads home to Camulod from Eire?

2. What is Sheelagh very gifted with?

3. What kind of weapons do Dergyll and his men have?

4. What does Merlyn think about Donuil's connection with Sheelagh?

5. Who is behind the surprise attack on Donuil, Merlyn, Athol, and their men in Chapter 16?

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