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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, The Fires of Mai Dun.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the naked woman in Domnoia carrying?
(a) A knife.
(b) A sword.
(c) A flag.
(d) A cross bow.

2. What does the bishop think Powis is writing about at the beginning of the book?
(a) King Arthur's reign.
(b) The history of the church.
(c) A revision of British history.
(d) Jesus Christ.

3. Who shows Derfel the Temple of Mithras?
(a) Merlin.
(b) Bors.
(c) Arthur.
(d) Gawain.

4. What kind of man is Powys?
(a) A jester.
(b) A servant.
(c) A shepherd.
(d) A monk.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is with the King when Derfel delivers his message?

2. Who is Derfel supposed to give the gift from the Saxon king to?

3. Who has asked for the use of Excalibur?

4. What is the name of Derfel's mother?

5. What season does Derfel set out on his mission?

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