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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many towers does Annwn have?
(a) 1.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

2. Where does Merlin go after the journey to Ynys Mon?
(a) Ynys Trebes.
(b) Ynys Wydryn.
(c) Caer Ambra.
(d) Ynys Wit.

3. Who was the King of Siluria at the beginning of Part I?
(a) Leodegan.
(b) Issa.
(c) Melwas.
(d) Gundleus.

4. How many of Arthur's spearmen are Christians?
(a) At least one fourth.
(b) At least one third.
(c) About half.
(d) About three fourths of the men.

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

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

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

8. What does Derfel have his men paint on their shields?
(a) A wolf.
(b) A bear.
(c) A star.
(d) A lion.

9. Who is the monastery cook where Derfel lives as an old man?
(a) Brother Byron.
(b) Brother Cei.
(c) Brother Arun.
(d) Brother Merit.

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

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

12. Where is Culhwch injured during the battle with the Saxons?
(a) In the face.
(b) On the left leg.
(c) On the right arm.
(d) In the thigh.

13. How many parchments could be filled with the names of the dead that Derfel remembers?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

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

15. Who comes with Cerdic when he meets the Britons on the battlefield where they defeat Aelle?
(a) Bishop Sansum.
(b) Lancelot.
(c) Malla.
(d) Mark of Kernow.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days does it take for Merlin and his group to reach Caer Gei?

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

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

4. How many points could the stars have that Cavan and the others could paint on their shields when they renew their vows to Derfel?

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

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