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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. How many of Dwirnach's men encircle Derfel, Merlin, and the others on Ynys Mon?

2. How many women does Culhwch, Arthur's cousin, have pregnant when he meets Derfel in Corinium?

3. Who is the protector of the monastery where Derfel and Bishop Sansum reside?

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

5. Before the journey to find the cauldron, where does Merlin pledge his life for the search?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Derfel picture his life after death?

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

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

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

5. Who are Dinas and Lavaine?

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

7. What does Bishop Sansum believe about Samain Eve?

8. Who is Sagramor?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Derfel's and Sansum's beliefs in the afterlife. Use examples from "Enemy of God."

Essay Topic 2

Derfel says in Part 3, "Peace, it seemed, excused all." Discuss what it means that peace excuses all and what peace can excuse. Use examples from "Enemy of God."

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Mordred and why he is not fit to rule Dumnonia. Use examples from the novel.

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