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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does it take Aelle to persuade his men to assault Arthur's shield-wall?
(a) Over an hour.
(b) About 15 minutes.
(c) About 30 minutes.
(d) 2 hours.

2. How many of Dwirnach's men encircle Derfel, Merlin, and the others on Ynys Mon?
(a) 57.
(b) 81.
(c) 74.
(d) 68.

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

4. Who is Lancelot's mother?
(a) Elaine.
(b) Helledd.
(c) Guinevere.
(d) Scarach.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who, dressed in full war gear, flanks Lancelot when he comes to the baptismal site in Corinium?

2. What happens to Mordred's Christian guardian?

3. Where might others from the great days be living?

4. Who is the monastery cook where Derfel lives as an old man?

5. What is Merlin's suit made from that he wears on the Dark Road?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Arthur improve the taxes in Dumnonia?

2. What do Merlin and Nimue do to protect Ceinwyn after Lancelot's Druids threaten her life?

3. What is Derfel's childhood history?

4. How did Cuneglas and Derfel get along after Ceinwyn refused to marry Lancelot?

5. How does Lancelot evade being turned down to join the Fellowship of Mithras?

6. Why does Nimue kill the King of Siluria at the battle of Lugg Vale?

7. What is left for the dead on Samain Eve?

8. How does Arthur try to buy Agricola's vote to make Lancelot part of the fellowship of Mithras?

9. How does Cerdic humiliate Merlin?

10. Who does Arthur want initiated into the fellowship of Mithras and why does Derfel protest?

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