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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 many of Derfel's men left him when he decides to follow the Dark Road?
(a) 20.
(b) 30.
(c) 15.
(d) 5.

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

3. How many men are bivouacked beside the River Churn in Corinium?
(a) About 200.
(b) At least 100.
(c) About 175.
(d) About 300.

4. Where might others from the great days be living?
(a) Lindinis.
(b) Cwm Isaf.
(c) Ireland or Lothian.
(d) Ynys Mon.

5. What nickname does Nimue call Bishop Sansum?
(a) Lord of the Dung Heap.
(b) Mouse Lord.
(c) Lord of the Flies.
(d) Rat Lord.

Short Answer Questions

1. What woman rides with Lancelot to the baptismal site in Corinium?

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

3. What is the name of the valley where Ceinwyn and Derfel stay?

4. How many chambers branch off the central chamber of the Old People's mound?

5. How many women does Culhwch, Arthur's cousin, have pregnant when he meets Derfel in Corinium?

(see the answer key)

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