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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How many chambers branch off the central chamber of the Old People's mound?
(a) 8.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 6.

4. How many stepmothers has Tristan of Kernow had, including Ialle?
(a) 5.
(b) 7.
(c) 8.
(d) 3.

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

6. 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.

7. After Merlin suggests a sacrifice to the gods, how many days does Arthur think it will take for Aelle to ready his forces for battle?
(a) 4 days.
(b) 7 days.
(c) 1 day.
(d) 3 days.

8. Who will Arthur send to help King Tewdric face the Saxons?
(a) Peredur.
(b) Sagramor.
(c) Morfans.
(d) Eachern.

9. How many of Dwirnach's men encircle Derfel, Merlin, and the others on Ynys Mon?
(a) 68.
(b) 74.
(c) 57.
(d) 81.

10. Lancelot's sword is called Tanlladwyr. What does that mean?
(a) Fire Blade.
(b) Deathly Killer.
(c) Bright Killer.
(d) Blade of Blood.

11. 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) 58.
(c) 75.
(d) 80.

12. What does Bishop Sansum call Arthur?
(a) King of Britain.
(b) Enemy of God.
(c) Ruler of Camelot.
(d) Golden Arthur.

13. How long does it take Aelle to persuade his men to assault Arthur's shield-wall?
(a) 2 hours.
(b) Over an hour.
(c) About 30 minutes.
(d) About 15 minutes.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Mordred's Christian guardian?

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

3. Whom did Arthur have children with before Guinevere?

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

5. How many men does Derfel believe Aelle brings to battle?

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