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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Mynydd Baddon.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Merlin make the naked woman glow?
(a) With a strange powder.
(b) With an old Roman spell.
(c) With transluscent leaves.
(d) With a secretion of clams.

2. Why does Arthur not believe in any gods?
(a) There are too many for him to choose from.
(b) He only believes in himself.
(c) His faith has been shattered.
(d) He sees no proof of it.

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

4. What did Cefydd sacrifice to try and win his war?
(a) His wife.
(b) His son.
(c) His brother.
(d) His daughter.

5. What has Arthur broken up when the battle is won?
(a) The communication errors between sects.
(b) The image of British weakness.
(c) The power of the Sais.
(d) The threat of invasion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Gawain been brought to the Temple of Mithras?

2. Who is Derfel having a conversation with as he writes this book?

3. Where is Nantosuelta performed?

4. How long after Derfel's return from the Saxon king does Arthur wait to visit him?

5. Who is the narrator of this book?

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