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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Derfel have to fight before conferring with the Saxon king?
(a) Cerdic.
(b) The King.
(c) Lancelot.
(d) Liofa.

3. What does Merlin do when he sees what Derfel has brought into the temple for him?
(a) He burns it.
(b) He slits his thumb with it.
(c) He spits on it.
(d) He kisses it.

4. What kind of flowers is the naked woman in Domnoia carrying?
(a) Lillies.
(b) Bleeding Hearts.
(c) Violets.
(d) Roses.

5. Why do Arthur and his men all put crosses on their shields?
(a) It is a Druid symbol.
(b) He thinks it will soften the hearts of the Saxons.
(c) He is humbling himself before God.
(d) It is the price of Gwent's alliance.

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

7. What does Arthur want to do in order to win the war with the Saxons?
(a) Bribe one of the kings.
(b) Break the rules of war.
(c) Make a sneak attack.
(d) Hold a treaty meeting.

8. What is the official religion of Britain at the time of this book?
(a) Paganism.
(b) Christianity.
(c) Catholicism.
(d) Druidism.

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

10. Who sends Derfel an invitation to the important spring feast?
(a) Merlin.
(b) Aelle.
(c) Arthur.
(d) Galahad.

11. What warns Derfel of the advance of the Saxon army?
(a) A call to arms.
(b) Beacon fires.
(c) Loud horns.
(d) A coded message.

12. What are there barrels of in the Temple of Mithras?
(a) Acid.
(b) Vinegar.
(c) Sea salt.
(d) Bones.

13. How are Gawain and Arthur related?
(a) Arthur is his godfather.
(b) Arthur is his nephew.
(c) Arthur is his cousin.
(d) Arthur is his brother.

14. What time of day do Derfel and his men put their armor on?
(a) Midnight.
(b) Dawn.
(c) Noon.
(d) Twilight.

15. What does Arthur congratulate Derfel for after saving him?
(a) Catching him in time.
(b) Finding a suitable fortress.
(c) His good defense.
(d) Staying alive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the naked woman in Domnoia carrying?

2. What important feast happens in the spring?

3. What breaks the shield line of the Saxons when Derfel and his men are trapped?

4. Who has allied with Aelle in attacking Arthur?

5. Who has asked for the use of Excalibur?

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