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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. If Ceinwyn had stayed with Cadwallon on the Dark Road, which of his wives would she have been?

3. Who helps Guinevere decorate her new palace?

4. Whom does Arthur wish to give Siluria to?

5. Now that winter is approaching, how many months has Arthur sworn to peace with the Saxons?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Bishop Sansum believe about Samain Eve?

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

6. Who are Dinas and Lavaine?

7. How does Arthur feel about Lancelot's making peace with Cerdic?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Arthur lives his life by oaths. Discuss what Arthur means when he says, "But if we abandon oaths then we abandon guidance. We fall into chaos." Use examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the visions that Arthur, Merlin, and Cuneglas have for Britain. Use examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Arthur and Lancelot.

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