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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the crosses made from on the lovers' rings that Derfel makes for himself and for Ceinwyn?
(a) Gold from the cauldron.
(b) Bronze.
(c) Silver.
(d) Copper.

2. Before the journey to find the cauldron, where does Merlin pledge his life for the search?
(a) Ratae.
(b) Cadair Idris.
(c) Venta.
(d) Cwm Isaf.

3. How many points could the stars have that Cavan and the others could paint on their shields when they renew their vows to Derfel?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 6.

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

5. What does Derfel ask Issa to do with Cavan's sword after he dies?
(a) Carry it.
(b) Throw it in a lake.
(c) Give it to Sagramor.
(d) Take it back to Ireland.

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

7. Who helps Guinevere decorate her new palace?
(a) Helledd.
(b) Morgan.
(c) Elaine.
(d) Norwenna.

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

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

10. Where was the battle that Derfel remembers at the beginning of Part I?
(a) Lugg Vale.
(b) Lloegyr.
(c) Llyn Cerrig Bach.
(d) Boduan.

11. Whom does Arthur wish to give Siluria to?
(a) Lancelot.
(b) Uther.
(c) Mordred.
(d) Galahad.

12. Who becomes Mordred's guardian after the battle of Lugg Vale?
(a) Culhwch.
(b) Callyn.
(c) Balin.
(d) Agricola.

13. How many fingers is Aelle missing on his right hand?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 1.

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

15. What is Merlin's suit made from that he wears on the Dark Road?
(a) Wolf pelt.
(b) Black bear fur.
(c) Otter fur.
(d) Deer skin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Lancelot move Siluria's government?

2. Who does Cuneglas say is/are the enemies of Powys?

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

4. Lancelot's sword is called Tanlladwyr. What does that mean?

5. When do Merlin and Nimue come to see Derfel and Cinewyn on their farm?

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