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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Mynydd Baddon.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has Gawain been brought to the Temple of Mithras?
(a) To convince Arthur to perform a ritual.
(b) To be sacrificed.
(c) To be a liaison for his father.
(d) To kill the sacrificed persons.

2. Who is Derfel supposed to give the gift from the Saxon king to?
(a) Arthur.
(b) Guinevere.
(c) His bride.
(d) His mother.

3. Who has asked for the use of Excalibur?
(a) Bors.
(b) Merlin.
(c) Aelle.
(d) Powys.

4. What is Eostre?
(a) A nymph.
(b) A pagan artifact.
(c) A goddess.
(d) An elevated town.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How are Gawain and Arthur related?

3. When are the gods to return to Britain?

4. What time of day do Derfel and his men put their armor on?

5. What is the fortress made of that Derfel is trapped in?

(see the answer key)

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