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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Cerdic's cloak made of when he meets with Arthur on the battlefield where Aelle is defeated?
(a) Wolf skin.
(b) Deer skin.
(c) Otter skins.
(d) Fox fur.

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

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

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

5. Where might others from the great days be living?
(a) Ireland or Lothian.
(b) Lindinis.
(c) Cwm Isaf.
(d) Ynys Mon.

6. 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) Cuneglas.
(b) Merlin.
(c) Meurig.
(d) Derfel.

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

8. What do Derfel and his men hunt while he and Cinewyn wait for Merlin?
(a) Wolves.
(b) Stags.
(c) Boars.
(d) Squirrels.

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. How many swords does Arthur get when he orders that every household that has a sword that is not already pledged to the army's service should be surrendered?
(a) 58.
(b) 75.
(c) 63.
(d) 80.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the protector of the monastery where Derfel and Bishop Sansum reside?

3. What trees grow on the steep sides of the valley where Ceinwyn and Derfel stay?

4. How many of Dwirnach's men encircle Derfel, Merlin, and the others on Ynys Mon?

5. Who had been the High King before Uther of Dumnonia?

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