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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: The Broken War, pgs. 109-138.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Oengus Mac Airem promised as a share for his part in the battle remembered in Part I?
(a) 100 slaves and 1/4 of Gorfyddyd's treasury.
(b) 100 slaves and 1/3 of Gundleus's treasury.
(c) 50 slaves and 1/2 of Gundleus's treasury.
(d) 75 slaves and 3/4 of Gorfyddyd's treasury.

2. Who does Cuneglas say is/are the enemies of Powys?
(a) Benoic.
(b) Saxons.
(c) Dumnonia.
(d) Dunum.

3. What does Derfel make lovers' rings from when he and Ceinwyn are back to Cwm Isaf?
(a) A Saxon axehead.
(b) A piece of silver.
(c) A piece of bronze.
(d) An old sword.

4. What happens to Mordred's Christian guardian?
(a) He is beheaded.
(b) He is crucified.
(c) He is made a slave.
(d) He is dismembered.

5. What king was killed in the battle that Derfel remembers at the beginning of Part I?
(a) King Tewdric.
(b) King Mordred.
(c) King Uther.
(d) King Gorfyddyd.

Short Answer Questions

1. When do Merlin and Nimue come to see Derfel and Cinewyn on their farm?

2. What does Derfel have his men paint on their shields?

3. How many parchments could be filled with the names of the dead that Derfel remembers?

4. According to Derfel, who is the Roman god of war?

5. Who is the monastery cook where Derfel lives as an old man?

(see the answer key)

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