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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. Who warns Derfel before his fight in the Saxon king's hall?
(a) Lancelot.
(b) Sermain.
(c) Guinevere.
(d) Bors.

2. What are there barrels of in the Temple of Mithras?
(a) Acid.
(b) Vinegar.
(c) Bones.
(d) Sea salt.

3. What breaks the shield line of the Saxons when Derfel and his men are trapped?
(a) Flaming arrow volleys.
(b) Children carrying white flags.
(c) A burning wagon.
(d) A naked woman.

4. Why will Mordred's throne be available to claim if he dies?
(a) He wrote that in his will.
(b) He will have died in defeat.
(c) His marriage is not official.
(d) He has no children.

5. Who gives Lancelot his sword?
(a) His father.
(b) His mother.
(c) Arthur.
(d) Guinevere.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Derfel think Merlin can talk to the gods?

2. Who is the narrator of this book?

3. What does Arthur want to do in order to win the war with the Saxons?

4. Why does Arthur send Derfel to converse with the Saxon King?

5. How does Arthur respond to the request for Excalibur?

(see the answer key)

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