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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many men does Derfel believe Aelle brings to battle?
(a) 400.
(b) 600.
(c) 750.
(d) 1,000.

2. How many British kingdoms come together to fight the Saxons?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 4.

3. Who killed the King of Siluria in the battle at the beginning of Part I?
(a) Nimue.
(b) Morwenna.
(c) Norwenna.
(d) Morgan.

4. How many men does Merlin try to get to follow the Dark Road?
(a) 80.
(b) 100.
(c) 65.
(d) 75.

5. How many ponies does Cuneglas give Derfel and Cinewyn as they follow Merlin on the Dark Road?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 6.
(d) 4.

6. Now that winter is approaching, how many months has Arthur sworn to peace with the Saxons?
(a) 6.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

7. Where does Lancelot move Siluria's government?
(a) To Dunum.
(b) To Magnis.
(c) To Lloegyr.
(d) To Isca.

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

9. Who had been the High King before Uther of Dumnonia?
(a) Gwynedd.
(b) Cunedda.
(c) Cadwallon.
(d) Byrthig.

10. 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.

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

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

13. Where is Derfel injured in the battle with the Saxons?
(a) In the shoulder.
(b) In the back.
(c) On his left arm.
(d) In the thigh.

14. According to Bishop Samsun, who came to Lancelot in a dream?
(a) John the Baptist.
(b) The Virgin Mary.
(c) The Apostle Paul.
(d) The Lord Jesus Christ.

15. What was Oengus Mac Airem promised as a share for his part in the battle remembered in Part I?
(a) 75 slaves and 3/4 of Gorfyddyd's treasury.
(b) 100 slaves and 1/4 of Gorfyddyd's treasury.
(c) 100 slaves and 1/3 of Gundleus's treasury.
(d) 50 slaves and 1/2 of Gundleus's treasury.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color cross does Bishop Sansum wear when he comes to the baptismal site in Corinium?

2. Who is sent to give Aelle misinformation about Arthur's plans?

3. Whom does Arthur want the Princess of Powys to marry?

4. How long does it take Aelle to persuade his men to assault Arthur's shield-wall?

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

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