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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Derfel injured in the battle with the Saxons?
(a) In the back.
(b) On his left arm.
(c) In the shoulder.
(d) In the thigh.

2. After crossing the bridge across the Pontes, how many wagons are immobilized by a surprise attack by the Saxons?
(a) 16.
(b) 18.
(c) 11.
(d) 14.

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

4. How long does Derfel estimate that the battle took between the Britons and the Saxons?
(a) 5 minutes.
(b) 30 minutes.
(c) 20 minutes.
(d) 10 minutes.

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

6. How many British kingdoms come together to fight the Saxons?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

7. What banner does Cerdic's army carry when he comes to meet the Britons after they defeat Aelle?
(a) A Wolf's skull painted red with the tanned skin of a dead man.
(b) A pair of wolf tails attached to a bone.
(c) Two swords crossed on a wolf skin.
(d) A pair of horsetails attached to a bone.

8. Who had been the High King before Uther of Dumnonia?
(a) Cunedda.
(b) Cadwallon.
(c) Byrthig.
(d) Gwynedd.

9. What woman rides with Lancelot to the baptismal site in Corinium?
(a) Enna.
(b) Ailleann.
(c) Morwenna.
(d) Ade.

10. How many swords does Arthur get when he orders that every household that has a sword that is not already pledged to the army's service should be surrendered?
(a) 63.
(b) 80.
(c) 75.
(d) 58.

11. How many days do Derfel, Merlin, and the others hide from the Bloodshields in a mound made by the Old People?
(a) 8.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 7.

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

13. What does Merlin tell Cerdic he would take in payment for the cauldron?
(a) Cerdic's liver.
(b) Gold.
(c) Cerdic's head.
(d) Cerdic's heart.

14. 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) 6.
(c) 5.
(d) 10.

15. What handicap does Mordred have?
(a) An unsightly birthmark on his face.
(b) A shriveled left arm.
(c) A humpback.
(d) A twisted left foot.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are the crosses made from on the lovers' rings that Derfel makes for himself and for Ceinwyn?

3. What does Merlin suggest be sacrificed to the gods after wagons are immobilized by a surprise attack by the Saxons?

4. How many of Derfel's men left him when he decides to follow the Dark Road?

5. Whom does Merlin say that Arthur wishes Derfel would marry?

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