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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. What happens to Mordred's Christian guardian?

2. After Merlin suggests a sacrifice to the gods, how many days does Arthur think it will take for Aelle to ready his forces for battle?

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

4. After crossing the bridge across the Pontes, how many wagons are immobilized by a surprise attack by the Saxons?

5. What color cross does Bishop Sansum wear when he comes to the baptismal site in Corinium?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does Cerdic humiliate Merlin?

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

7. What do Merlin and Nimue do to protect Ceinwyn after Lancelot's Druids threaten her life?

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

9. How does Derfel picture his life after death?

10. What is left for the dead on Samain Eve?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Taking the position of either Arthur or Derfel, argue whether Tristan and Iseult should have been turned over to King Mark or allowed to find refuge somewhere.

Essay Topic 3

Using examples from the book, discuss the divine right of kings and how that belief affects events in the novel.

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