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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. Who, dressed in full war gear, flanks Lancelot when he comes to the baptismal site in Corinium?
(a) Arthur's twin sons.
(b) Agricola.
(c) Arthur and Galahad.
(d) Cuneglas.

2. 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) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 4.
(d) 6.

3. Who is sent to give Aelle misinformation about Arthur's plans?
(a) Nimue.
(b) Malla.
(c) Lunete.
(d) Scarach.

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

5. How old was Arthur at the time of the battle that Derfel remembers at the beginning of Part I?
(a) 27.
(b) 34.
(c) 28.
(d) 30.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two women come in an ox cart to the baptismal site in Corinium?

2. What is the name of the valley where Ceinwyn and Derfel stay?

3. How many parchments could be filled with the names of the dead that Derfel remembers?

4. Lancelot's sword is called Tanlladwyr. What does that mean?

5. What is Ceinwyn called?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Derfel realize that all the ruses that they had devised to make Aelle attack and the sacrifice they made were wasted efforts?

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

3. What did Merlin pledge his life for before leaving to find the cauldron?

4. Why does Derfel believe that Diwrnach wants them to find the cauldron?

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

6. Why is Arthur in Derfel's debt after the battle at Lugg Vale?

7. Who are the two important Saxon kings, and how did they get along with one another?

8. How does Cerdic humiliate Merlin?

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

10. What happens when Derfel breaks the bone that Merlin has given him?

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