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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: The Mysteries of Isis, pgs. 281-333.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Before the journey to find the cauldron, where does Merlin pledge his life for the search?
(a) Venta.
(b) Cwm Isaf.
(c) Ratae.
(d) Cadair Idris.

3. How many of Derfel's men stay as part of Cuneglas's palace guard when he goes to meet Arthur in the spring?
(a) 7.
(b) 10.
(c) 5.
(d) 6.

4. What color cross does Bishop Sansum wear when he comes to the baptismal site in Corinium?
(a) Silver.
(b) Black.
(c) Red-gold.
(d) Bronze.

5. Who is sent to give Aelle misinformation about Arthur's plans?
(a) Malla.
(b) Scarach.
(c) Nimue.
(d) Lunete.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Aelle comes to talk with Cuneglas, Meurig, Agricola, Merlin, Sagramor, and Derfel before battle, who is the one person he does not insult?

2. How many fishing boats do Merlin, Derfel, and the others commandeer use to get off Ynys Mon?

3. How long did Cadoc and Ligessac know that Arthur and Derfel were coming?

4. Who is Derfel's father?

5. When had Mordred been acclaimed as King?

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