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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three, Nimue's Curse.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Derfel pack with him on his journey?
(a) Food for a month.
(b) A flag of truce.
(c) Paper and pen.
(d) His sword and shield.

2. What does Aelle refuse to do when he is wounded?
(a) Surrender.
(b) Retreat.
(c) Admit defeat.
(d) Leave his son's side.

3. What is leading the third group of men in support of Derfel against the Saxons?
(a) Gawain's corpse.
(b) Merlin with a severred head on a stake.
(c) A naked woman.
(d) A masked and hooded figure.

4. How does Arthur say Christians practice human sacrifice?
(a) Their propensity for self flagellation.
(b) Worshipping dead saints.
(c) Christ's crucifixion.
(d) The images of dead men.

5. What has caused the chaos in Aque Sulis?
(a) The unprotected women and children.
(b) The feuding families.
(c) The ravaging sickness.
(d) The different groups.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Arthur think the Saxon armies will be convening?

2. Who does Derfel take with him when he evacuates after the Saxon attack?

3. What breaks the shield line of the Saxons when Derfel and his men are trapped?

4. What season does Mordred take an army to Armorica?

5. What color are the crosses put on the shields?

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