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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. What handicap does Mordred have?

2. How many men does Aelle take with him to meet with Arthur and Cerdic in London?

3. What is the name of the monastery where Derfel and Bishop Sansum live?

4. How many towers does Annwn have?

5. Over what shrine is Bishop Sansum guardian?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Ceinwyn see when dreamed on Ynys Mon?

2. How does Arthur feel about Lancelot's making peace with Cerdic?

3. Why does Derfel believe that Diwrnach wants them to find the cauldron?

4. How do Merlin and Nimue distract the Saxons' war dogs?

5. How is Derfel met by the pagans and by the Christians as he and his men march to Corinium?

6. Who are the two important Saxon kings, and how did they get along with one another?

7. How does Lancelot evade being turned down to join the Fellowship of Mithras?

8. When Cavan and his men want to renew their oaths to Derfel, what does he allow them to paint on their shields and why?

9. How does Derfel picture his life after death?

10. Why is Arthur in Derfel's debt after the battle at Lugg Vale?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Arthur and Lancelot.

Essay Topic 2

There are many prophecies in the book. Discuss the various prophecies and which ones are fulfilled in the book. Are there any self-fulfilling prophecies?

Essay Topic 3

When Ceinwyn decides to be Derfel's mate rather than Lancelot's mate, the author writes that Derfel and Ceinwyn ran off "to chaos." Explain why Ceinwyn's decision leads to chaos. Use examples from the book.

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