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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. Where does Merlin go after the journey to Ynys Mon?

2. How many fishing boats do Merlin, Derfel, and the others commandeer use to get off Ynys Mon?

3. Whom does Arthur assign to guard the southern frontier against Cerdric in the upcoming battle with the Saxons?

4. Where is Culhwch injured during the battle with the Saxons?

5. According to Derfel, who is the Roman god of war?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who are Dinas and Lavaine?

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

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

6. How is Derfel met by the pagans and by the Christians as he and his men march to Corinium?

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

8. Who is Sagramor?

9. How did Arthur pay for all the labor needed to fortify southern Dumnonia for the war against the Saxons?

10. What does Derfel do with pieces of the bone that Merlin gave him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Derfel frequently tells Igraine that the stories she has heard are not true. Compare and contrast the legends about Arthur and his exploits that the bards sing with the true story as told by Derfel.

Essay Topic 2

When Ceinwyn decides to be Derfel's mate rather than Lancelot's mate, the author writes that Derfel and Ceinwyn ran off "to chaos." Explain why Ceinwyn's decision leads to chaos. Use examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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