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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three, Nimue's Curse.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Derfel know he will receive at Nantosuelta?
(a) Orders from Arthur.
(b) A fortune from a sorceress.
(c) A lover for the night.
(d) Luck and prosperity.

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

4. What does the bishop think Powis is writing about at the beginning of the book?
(a) The history of the church.
(b) A revision of British history.
(c) Jesus Christ.
(d) King Arthur's reign.

5. Who has been casting spells on Ceinwyn?
(a) Arwen.
(b) Merlin.
(c) Nimue.
(d) Olwen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the father of Gwydre's wife?

2. What is slaughtered at the important spring feast ritual?

3. What surprising thing does Derfel do at the end of this fight in the Saxon Hall?

4. What does Derfel find when he returns to Dun Caric?

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

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