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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many of Derfel's men stay as part of Cuneglas's palace guard when he goes to meet Arthur in the spring?
(a) 5.
(b) 10.
(c) 6.
(d) 7.

3. How long does it take to reach Corinium from Magnis as Derfel marches with Agricola's men?
(a) 3 days.
(b) 4 days.
(c) 1 day.
(d) 2 days.

4. According to Derfel, who is the Roman god of war?
(a) Hades.
(b) Mars.
(c) Mithras.
(d) Jupiter.

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

6. Over what shrine is Bishop Sansum guardian?
(a) Holy Church.
(b) Holy Cross.
(c) Holy Shroud.
(d) Holy Thorn.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

14. What color cross does Bishop Sansum wear when he comes to the baptismal site in Corinium?
(a) Bronze.
(b) Silver.
(c) Red-gold.
(d) Black.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What handicap does Mordred have?

3. Who killed the King of Siluria in the battle at the beginning of Part I?

4. How many of Arthur's spearmen are Christians?

5. What is the name of the monastery where Derfel and Bishop Sansum live?

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