1. Why are the people of the woods killed by the soldiers?

2. In what ways is Merlin a full-fledged hawk by the end of Merlin ?

3. What are some instances of the metaphor of falconry in Merlin? What do these instances reveal about Merlin?

4. What are signs of Merlin maturing in the narrative?

5. Why does Merlin choose to take responsibility for Cub's care? What does this reveal about his personality? What does it reveal about his growth during the novella?

6. Why is it significant when Merlin brings a dead bird back to life? Why can he not do the same for the wodewose? What does Cub mean by calling Merlin a "Maker"?

7. Why does Merlin choose to be known by names that are not his real one?

8. Why is it necessary for someone to ask Merlin what his dreams mean before he can tell them?

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