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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. Who comes to see Merlyn and his men off as they depart Eire?

2. How does Arthur react when he sees Excalibur for the first time?

3. What delays Merlyn's plans to seek justice for the attack in Chapter 21?

4. When does Mordecai die?

5. Who tells Merlyn that some men attacked the leper colony?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Liam Twistback best known for?

2. For what reasons does Sheelagh given Merlyn such a deep kiss as she leaves to reunite with Donuil?

3. What ends up happening with Sheelagh and Donuil in Chapter 23?

4. Why do Merlyn's friends make him go hunting before the festivities in Chapter 21?

5. What does Sheelagh tell Merlyn as she departs to go reunite with Donuil?

6. What happens after Dergyll and Merlyn realize what has happened with Ironhair?

7. How does Arthur's wet nurse react when Merlyn tells her that Arthur will be going to Camulod?

8. What misunderstanding do Dergyll and Merlyn realize has happened between them?

9. What happens that leads Merlyn to suspect something is wrong as he and his group depart Eire?

10. What do Merlyn and his group realize about the armed men they see early in Chapter 19, right after they land on familiar soil?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Books about the legends of King Arthur, and The Camulod Chronicles in particular, are especially popular. Discuss at least 4 aspects of Whyte's writing style that resonates so strongly with such a large audience, citing specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss at least 4 aspects of "The Saxon Shore" that can easily be carried over into the next novel in The Camulod Chronicles.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast 2 characters of your choosing from "The Saxon Shore," making sure to use direct evidence and examples from the text to support your thesis.

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