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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 does Merlin do when he sees what Derfel has brought into the temple for him?
(a) He spits on it.
(b) He kisses it.
(c) He burns it.
(d) He slits his thumb with it.

2. How did Merlin make the naked woman glow?
(a) With a strange powder.
(b) With transluscent leaves.
(c) With an old Roman spell.
(d) With a secretion of clams.

3. What is the name of Derfel's wife?
(a) Clarion.
(b) Carien.
(c) Ceinwyn.
(d) Caric.

4. Who does Derfel have to fight before conferring with the Saxon king?
(a) Cerdic.
(b) Lancelot.
(c) Liofa.
(d) The King.

5. Who guards the place where Merlin speaks with the gods?
(a) Black spear men.
(b) Arthur's knights.
(c) Druid warriors.
(d) Magical weavers.

Short Answer Questions

1. When are the gods to return to Britain?

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

3. What is the name of Arthur's son?

4. Why is Powis able to hide what he is writing about from the bishop?

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

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