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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 men are bivouacked beside the River Churn in Corinium?

2. Who, dressed in full war gear, flanks Lancelot when he comes to the baptismal site in Corinium?

3. How many days do Derfel, Merlin, and the others hide from the Bloodshields in a mound made by the Old People?

4. What does Derfel make lovers' rings from when he and Ceinwyn are back to Cwm Isaf?

5. How many stepmothers has Tristan of Kernow had, including Ialle?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Who does Arthur want initiated into the fellowship of Mithras and why does Derfel protest?

9. How does Derfel picture his life after death?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the conflict between the Britons and the Saxons. Use examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the decision that Meurig and Lancelot make during the battle with the Saxons and the consequences of their decisions. Use examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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