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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. Why does Arthur not believe in any gods?
(a) He only believes in himself.
(b) His faith has been shattered.
(c) There are too many for him to choose from.
(d) He sees no proof of it.

2. What is done to Derfel to humiliate him by his captors?
(a) He is beaten in public.
(b) He is forced to walk the streets naked.
(c) His beard is cut off.
(d) He is slandered.

3. Who does Derfel send a message to when he is trapped by the Saxon armies?
(a) Bors.
(b) Merlin.
(c) Arthur.
(d) Galahad.

4. What does the Saxon army form when they see Arthur's army attacking them?
(a) An arrow volley.
(b) A flanked formation.
(c) A series of lines.
(d) A shield wall.

5. How long after Derfel's return from the Saxon king does Arthur wait to visit him?
(a) Three days.
(b) Four days.
(c) Six days.
(d) Five days.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Arthur's men feel about putting crosses on their shield?

2. What is the name of Derfel's wife?

3. How does Derfel describe the day that the attack on the Saxons was begun?

4. What kind of carts are used at the beginning of the attack on the fortress when Derfel is trapped?

5. What is required of a Saxon to die with honor?

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