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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 is the name of Derfel's wife?
(a) Ceinwyn.
(b) Clarion.
(c) Caric.
(d) Carien.

2. How many Saxon warriors are in the hall when Derfel gets there?
(a) 300.
(b) 400.
(c) 200.
(d) 100.

3. What is Excalibur?
(a) A sword.
(b) A helmut.
(c) A soldier.
(d) A wizard.

4. What is the name of Gawain's father?
(a) Burdin.
(b) Budic.
(c) Burdric.
(d) Bidric.

5. What surprising thing does Derfel do at the end of this fight in the Saxon Hall?
(a) Surrenders.
(b) Spares the man's life.
(c) Swears an oath.
(d) Laughs.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Arthur say Christians practice human sacrifice?

2. What does Merlin do when he sees what Derfel has brought into the temple for him?

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

4. Who is with the King when Derfel delivers his message?

5. Who has asked for the use of Excalibur?

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