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

2. Where does Lancelot move Siluria's government?

3. Where is the wound that kills Cavan during the battle with the Saxons?

4. What does Merlin suggest be sacrificed to the gods after wagons are immobilized by a surprise attack by the Saxons?

5. Who had been the High King before Uther of Dumnonia?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Cerdic humiliate Merlin?

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

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

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

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

9. How did Arthur improve the taxes in Dumnonia?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Using examples from the novel, discuss the conflict between the Druid pagans and the Christians.

Essay Topic 3

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."

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