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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many days does it take for Merlin and his group to reach Caer Gei?
(a) 7 days.
(b) 6 days.
(c) 5 days.
(d) 9 days.

2. What is Cerdic's cloak made of when he meets with Arthur on the battlefield where Aelle is defeated?
(a) Wolf skin.
(b) Deer skin.
(c) Fox fur.
(d) Otter skins.

3. When Derfel and his men are the first to cross the bridge across the Pontes, what do they find in the middle?
(a) A dead goat.
(b) A dead sheep.
(c) A dog's head.
(d) A horse's head.

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

5. What is Ceinwyn called?
(a) Star.
(b) Estrella.
(c) Snow.
(d) Flower.

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

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

8. What is the name of the monastery where Derfel and Bishop Sansum live?
(a) Pontes.
(b) Benoic.
(c) Magnis.
(d) Dinnewrac.

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

10. What does Derfel make lovers' rings from when he and Ceinwyn are back to Cwm Isaf?
(a) A Saxon axehead.
(b) An old sword.
(c) A piece of bronze.
(d) A piece of silver.

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

12. Whom does Arthur assign to guard the southern frontier against Cerdric in the upcoming battle with the Saxons?
(a) Derfel and his men.
(b) Lancelot and his spearmen.
(c) Culhwch and his men.
(d) Cuneglas and his men.

13. Whom does Merlin say that Arthur wishes Derfel would marry?
(a) Gwenhwyvach.
(b) Elaine.
(c) Ailleann.
(d) Ade.

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

15. Whom does Arthur want the Princess of Powys to marry?
(a) Galahad.
(b) Lancelot.
(c) Himself.
(d) Derfel.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does it take to reach Corinium from Magnis as Derfel marches with Agricola's men?

2. What banner does Cerdic's army carry when he comes to meet the Britons after they defeat Aelle?

3. Who does Arthur want to lead Derfel's men when they go to their next assignment after the battle in Part I?

4. How long does Derfel estimate that the battle took between the Britons and the Saxons?

5. When Aelle comes to talk with Cuneglas, Meurig, Agricola, Merlin, Sagramor, and Derfel before battle, who is the one person he does not insult?

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