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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 does Guinevere's father, Leodegan, die?

2. Whom does Bishop Sansum marry?

3. What color hair does Derfel's first born daughter have as she grows?

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

5. How many men do Arthur and Derfel have to fight Cadoc and the Christians?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Morgan say happened the night that the tor was destroyed by fire?

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

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

4. Who does Ceinwyn blame for the death of her infant sons?

5. What does Nimue say about Guinevere after she is rescued from the Sea Palace?

6. How does putting Eachern, an Irish spearman, in the schoolroom help Mordred behave?

7. What is a dream tower, and what is its purpose?

8. When Merlin interrogates Mordred after Derfel hits him, why does Mordred say that he sent Arthur and Derfel away?

9. How does Bishop Sansum get rid of the last traces of disgrace he has earned when he once conspired against Arthur?

10. How does Derfel sometimes wish the problem with Mordred be solved?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the Brotherhood of Britain: its purposes and whether it achieved the goals Arthur had intended for it to achieve. Use examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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