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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. Where is Culhwch injured during the battle with the Saxons?
(a) In the thigh.
(b) On the left leg.
(c) On the right arm.
(d) In the face.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days do Derfel, Merlin, and the others hide from the Bloodshields in a mound made by the Old People?

2. How many men does Aelle take with him to meet with Arthur and Cerdic in London?

3. What handicap does Mordred have?

4. How many of Arthur's spearmen are Christians?

5. How many men does Merlin try to get to follow the Dark Road?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How did Arthur improve the taxes in Dumnonia?

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

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

8. How do Merlin and Nimue distract the Saxons' war dogs?

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

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

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