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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What nickname does Nimue call Bishop Sansum?
(a) Lord of the Dung Heap.
(b) Mouse Lord.
(c) Lord of the Flies.
(d) Rat Lord.

2. When do Merlin and Nimue come to see Derfel and Cinewyn on their farm?
(a) Just days before the winter solstice.
(b) A day after the winter solstice.
(c) Three days after the winter solstice.
(d) On the winter solstice.

3. What type of trees are near Annwn?
(a) Apple.
(b) Pear.
(c) Oak.
(d) Maple.

4. When Aelle comes to talk with Cuneglas, Meurig, Agricola, Merlin, Sagramor, and Derfel before battle, who is the one person he does not insult?
(a) Meurig.
(b) Merlin.
(c) Cuneglas.
(d) Derfel.

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

6. 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) 6.
(d) 5.

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

8. Who is sent to give Aelle misinformation about Arthur's plans?
(a) Lunete.
(b) Nimue.
(c) Scarach.
(d) Malla.

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

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

11. What banner does Cerdic's army carry when he comes to meet the Britons after they defeat Aelle?
(a) A Wolf's skull painted red with the tanned skin of a dead man.
(b) Two swords crossed on a wolf skin.
(c) A pair of wolf tails attached to a bone.
(d) A pair of horsetails attached to a bone.

12. Which two women come in an ox cart to the baptismal site in Corinium?
(a) Queen Elaine and Guinevere.
(b) Ailleann and Ade.
(c) Dian and Morwenna.
(d) Helledd and Ceinwyn.

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

14. Where does Guinevere have a new palace built?
(a) Caer Ambra.
(b) Lindinis.
(c) Lloegyr.
(d) Aquae Sulia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many ponies does Cuneglas give Derfel and Cinewyn as they follow Merlin on the Dark Road?

2. Whom does Arthur assign to guard the southern frontier against Cerdric in the upcoming battle with the Saxons?

3. What are the crosses made from on the lovers' rings that Derfel makes for himself and for Ceinwyn?

4. What does Derfel have his men paint on their shields?

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

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