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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 old is Mark's son Tristan when his father marries Iseult?

2. How many men does Derfel leave to guard Ceinwyn when he and Arthur go to Powys as ordered by Mordred?

3. Who was the goddess Isis married to?

4. How long had it been when Derfel went to Siluria since he saw his mother?

5. What is the name of Lancelot's son?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. When Arthur is at Glevum with Cuneglas, Culhwch, and Derfel, what does he tell the men that he wants?

5. What is the place like where Tristan and Iesult have taken refuge?

6. Where do Derfel and his family go to live after Mordred becomes king?

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

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

9. What does the law allow if a king is unfit to rule?

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

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

When Ceinwyn decides to be Derfel's mate rather than Lancelot's mate, the author writes that Derfel and Ceinwyn ran off "to chaos." Explain why Ceinwyn's decision leads to chaos. Use examples from the book.

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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