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The Once and Future King Quiz Book 1 Chapters 19-24
1. In the beginning of chapter 19, what does the Wart learn about the geese in terms of how they view territory?
2. In the opening of chapter 20, how many years have passed?
3. How much time passes by the time you read the second paragraph?
4. What is the last animal Merlyn turns the Wart into?
5. The song the hedge-hog sings is an anachronistic interruption. How is it fitting that he sing such a song once you
know the origin of the hedge-hog?
6. What does the Badger share with the Wart concerning the creation of Man?
7. What commentary is made about war and species?
8. At the close of chapter 21, it states that the Badger changes the subject…. Does he REALLY change the subject? Why
or Why not? Explain your reasoning!!
9. What has happened to Uther Pendragon?
10. What’s the purpose of the sword in the stone?
11. What does the first paragraph of chapter 1 suggest with regard to Arthur’s rule as King?
12. How was it that Merlyn knew all along what would happen to Aruthur?
13. Explain Merlyn’s insight to Arthur’s rule as King.
14. Give your overall opinion/impression of Book 1.