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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. How old was Arthur at the time of the battle that Derfel remembers at the beginning of Part I?
(a) 30.
(b) 34.
(c) 28.
(d) 27.

2. Which two women come in an ox cart to the baptismal site in Corinium?
(a) Queen Elaine and Guinevere.
(b) Ailleann and Ade.
(c) Helledd and Ceinwyn.
(d) Dian and Morwenna.

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

4. Who is the monastery cook where Derfel lives as an old man?
(a) Brother Byron.
(b) Brother Merit.
(c) Brother Cei.
(d) Brother Arun.

5. In what direction will Arthur travel after the battle that is remembered in Part I?
(a) South.
(b) West.
(c) East.
(d) North.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lancelot's sword is called Tanlladwyr. What does that mean?

2. How many of Derfel's men stay as part of Cuneglas's palace guard when he goes to meet Arthur in the spring?

3. Who will Arthur send to help King Tewdric face the Saxons?

4. Who is Lancelot's mother?

5. According to Bishop Samsun, who came to Lancelot in a dream?

(see the answer key)

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