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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 Derfel's men stay as part of Cuneglas's palace guard when he goes to meet Arthur in the spring?

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

3. Where is Derfel injured in the battle with the Saxons?

4. What handicap does Mordred have?

5. How many days does it take for Merlin and his group to reach Caer Gei?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are Dinas and Lavaine?

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

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

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

5. How does Derfel picture his life after death?

6. What happens when Derfel breaks the bone that Merlin has given him?

7. How do Merlin, Derfel, and the others escape from Diwrnach?

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

9. Who is Sagramor?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the rivalry and hatred between Morgan and Nimue and the consequences of their enmity. Use examples from "Enemy of God."

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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

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