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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: The Dark Road, pgs. 56-106.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many of Arthur's spearmen are Christians?
(a) At least one fourth.
(b) About three fourths of the men.
(c) About half.
(d) At least one third.

2. Who will Arthur send to help King Tewdric face the Saxons?
(a) Peredur.
(b) Morfans.
(c) Sagramor.
(d) Eachern.

3. When do Merlin and Nimue come to see Derfel and Cinewyn on their farm?
(a) Just days before the winter solstice.
(b) Three days after the winter solstice.
(c) On the winter solstice.
(d) A day after the winter solstice.

4. What trees grow on the steep sides of the valley where Ceinwyn and Derfel stay?
(a) Oaks.
(b) Elms.
(c) Maples.
(d) Poplars.

5. Whom does Arthur wish to give Siluria to?
(a) Uther.
(b) Mordred.
(c) Galahad.
(d) Lancelot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Mordred's Christian guardian?

2. How many men does Merlin try to get to follow the Dark Road?

3. Where might others from the great days be living?

4. Who is Lancelot's mother?

5. How many ponies does Cuneglas give Derfel and Cinewyn as they follow Merlin on the Dark Road?

(see the answer key)

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