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

3. How many columns are the Saxon armies divided into when they attack Derfel?
(a) 10.
(b) 40.
(c) 20.
(d) 30.

4. What are the Saxon armies preparing to do when they are attacked?
(a) Attack the Britons.
(b) Hunt.
(c) Travel.
(d) Form a peace party.

5. Why is Powis able to hide what he is writing about from the bishop?
(a) The Bishop cannot read.
(b) He only writes at night.
(c) He includes illustrations of battles.
(d) He writes in Egyptian.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has allied with Aelle in attacking Arthur?

2. What is Eostre?

3. What direction does Arthur first think the Saxons are going to attack from?

4. What was the occupation of the narrator of this book?

5. How does Derfel describe the day that the attack on the Saxons was begun?

Short Essay Questions

1. What warning did Bors give Derfel, and how did this affect the fight?

2. Why do Derfel and the other Warlords accept the invitation to the spring feast?

3. What does Derfel realize when he sees Arthur with his son?

4. What does Derfel realize when he hears Druids sacrifice the sons of kings?

5. What does Aelle do before Derfel leaves his castle after delivering the message from Arthur?

6. What is the one thing Arthur does NOT do while he is fighting with Derfel against the Saxons?

7. Why does Arthur get upset with Derfel while at the temple of Mithras?

8. What does Aelle say after Derfel has defeated the Saxon warrior in the court?

9. Who are Guinevere's jailers?

10. What does Argante do at the Feast of Imbolc?

(see the answer keys)

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