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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 Arthur's son?
(a) Geyndle.
(b) Grundre.
(c) Gandor.
(d) Gwydre.

2. Who do the Druids usually sacrifice in their rituals?
(a) The sons of kings.
(b) Traitors from other lands.
(c) Old kings and queens.
(d) Virgins.

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

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

5. How does Arthur respond to the request for Excalibur?
(a) He gives it willingly.
(b) He laughs.
(c) He puts a spell of protection on it first.
(d) He angrily refuses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the bishop think Powis is writing about at the beginning of the book?

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

3. Where does Derfel give his message to the king?

4. What is the name of Gawain's father?

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

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