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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of Arthur's son?

3. How many columns are the Saxon armies divided into when they attack Derfel?

4. What does Arthur congratulate Derfel for after saving him?

5. When are the gods to return to Britain?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are Guinevere's jailers?

2. What is included in the first chapter with the purpose of helping the reader understand the plot better?

3. What is the price to Arthur for the alliance with Gwent?

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

5. What is the first thing Derfel does when he realizes that he and his men are trapped in the earthen fortress?

6. What happens as Derfel and his men prepare to die in battle against the Saxon armies?

7. What is the message Arthur has Derfel send to Guinevere?

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

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

10. What does Arthur ask Derfel to do during the winter following the sacrificial ritual?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Arthur endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does he learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 2

Friendship is a strong theme throughout the book. Where are some places that this theme appears, and how do the characters touched by it react? How do certain friendships change over the course of the book, and what causes these changes?

Essay Topic 3

Sacrifice is a theme that is prevalent in this book. Who are the characters most affected by this theme, and how do they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

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