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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What symbol do the men of Gwent have on their shields?
(a) A Black bull.
(b) Boars.
(c) Hawks.
(d) A Bear.

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

3. What does Agricola tell Derfel that Lancelot was buying at Magnis two months ago?
(a) A sword.
(b) Armor.
(c) Mirrors.
(d) Supplies.

4. What happens to Mordred's Christian guardian?
(a) He is made a slave.
(b) He is beheaded.
(c) He is crucified.
(d) He is dismembered.

5. Where is the wound that kills Cavan during the battle with the Saxons?
(a) On his head.
(b) In his chest.
(c) In his back.
(d) In his belly.

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

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

8. According to Derfel, who is the Roman god of war?
(a) Jupiter.
(b) Hades.
(c) Mars.
(d) Mithras.

9. How many men does Derfel believe Aelle brings to battle?
(a) 400.
(b) 1,000.
(c) 600.
(d) 750.

10. What was Oengus Mac Airem promised as a share for his part in the battle remembered in Part I?
(a) 100 slaves and 1/3 of Gundleus's treasury.
(b) 50 slaves and 1/2 of Gundleus's treasury.
(c) 75 slaves and 3/4 of Gorfyddyd's treasury.
(d) 100 slaves and 1/4 of Gorfyddyd's treasury.

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

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

13. Now that winter is approaching, how many months has Arthur sworn to peace with the Saxons?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 6.
(d) 4.

14. How many men does Merlin try to get to follow the Dark Road?
(a) 65.
(b) 100.
(c) 80.
(d) 75.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who, dressed in full war gear, flanks Lancelot when he comes to the baptismal site in Corinium?

2. How are the bodies of those who had been killed at Lugg Vale mutilated?

3. What does Merlin tell Cerdic he would take in payment for the cauldron?

4. Whom does Arthur want the Princess of Powys to marry?

5. How many of Arthur's spearmen are Christians?

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