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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 title does Derfel give to Arthur after Lancelot gives up his attempt to seize Dumnonia?

2. Where does Merlin live after fire consumes the Tor?

3. Where does Gwent get most of its wealth?

4. What is the name of King Mark's stronghold?

5. Where does Mordred allow Bishop Sansum to build his great church?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Merlin's predictions about Guinevere come true?

2. How does Arthur tell the soldiers to act when they search the village for Ligessac?

3. Why does Merlin say that Mordred is evil?

4. What do the people of Dumnonia feel about Mordred's becoming king?

5. What is Camelot?

6. What does Bishop Cadoc look like?

7. Why is it odd that Ligessac and the others knew for a week that Arthur and Derfel were coming?

8. How much interest does Mordred show in council meetings?

9. What does Lancelot do about Arthur's offer of mercy for his men?

10. What does Arthur say whenever Mordred's suitability to be king is raised in the Royal Council?

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

Compare and contrast the visions that Arthur, Merlin, and Cuneglas have for Britain. 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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