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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 many points could the stars have that Cavan and the others could paint on their shields when they renew their vows to Derfel?
(a) 5.
(b) 6.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

2. What symbol do the men of Gwent have on their shields?
(a) Boars.
(b) Hawks.
(c) A Black bull.
(d) A Bear.

3. What does Merlin suggest be sacrificed to the gods after wagons are immobilized by a surprise attack by the Saxons?
(a) A Christian.
(b) Food.
(c) Excalibur.
(d) Gold.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Lancelot move Siluria's government?

2. What is Cerdic's cloak made of when he meets with Arthur on the battlefield where Aelle is defeated?

3. How are the bodies of those who had been killed at Lugg Vale mutilated?

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

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Derfel's childhood history?

2. When Cavan and his men want to renew their oaths to Derfel, what does he allow them to paint on their shields and why?

3. How do Derfel and Igraine keep Bishop Sansum from knowing that Derfel is writing tales of Arthur?

4. How did Arthur improve the taxes in Dumnonia?

5. What slows Arthur's troops as they go to battle the Saxons?

6. What does Arthur imply Derfel would gain if he proposes Lancelot for membership in the fellowship of Mithras?

7. What does Bishop Sansum believe about Samain Eve?

8. What does Derfel believe will happen on Samain Eve?

9. What did Ceinwyn see when dreamed on Ynys Mon?

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

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