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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 old is Arthur's son at the beginning of the book?
(a) 13.
(b) 12.
(c) 11.
(d) 14.

2. What does the Saxon army form when they see Arthur's army attacking them?
(a) A shield wall.
(b) An arrow volley.
(c) A series of lines.
(d) A flanked formation.

3. Who warns Derfel before his fight in the Saxon king's hall?
(a) Guinevere.
(b) Sermain.
(c) Lancelot.
(d) Bors.

4. What important feast happens in the spring?
(a) The Feast of Indrian.
(b) The Feast of Ithyllian.
(c) The Feast of Imbolc.
(d) The Feast of Icklian.

5. Why has Gawain been brought to the Temple of Mithras?
(a) To be a liaison for his father.
(b) To convince Arthur to perform a ritual.
(c) To be sacrificed.
(d) To kill the sacrificed persons.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which direction does Derfel travel in after the Saxon attack?

2. What are the Saxon armies preparing to do when they are attacked?

3. Who sends Derfel an invitation to the important spring feast?

4. What is the official religion of Britain at the time of this book?

5. Why do Arthur and his men all put crosses on their shields?

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