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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, The Fires of Mai Dun.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the King give Derfel before he leaves?
(a) A necklace.
(b) A bracelet.
(c) A pendant.
(d) A ring.

2. What season does Derfel set out on his mission?
(a) Winter.
(b) Fall.
(c) Summer.
(d) Spring.

3. Who shows Derfel the Temple of Mithras?
(a) Gawain.
(b) Merlin.
(c) Bors.
(d) Arthur.

4. What is the naked woman in Domnoia carrying?
(a) A flag.
(b) A cross bow.
(c) A sword.
(d) A knife.

5. Why is Powis able to hide what he is writing about from the bishop?
(a) He only writes at night.
(b) The Bishop cannot read.
(c) He writes in Egyptian.
(d) He includes illustrations of battles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Derfel have to fight before conferring with the Saxon king?

2. What are there barrels of in the Temple of Mithras?

3. Who is the narrator of this book?

4. What makes Derfel think Merlin can talk to the gods?

5. Who warns Derfel before his fight in the Saxon king's hall?

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