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

2. Where does Merlin say he talks to the gods?
(a) Ming Triung.
(b) Mer Tran.
(c) Mal Dul.
(d) Mai Dun.

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

4. What makes Derfel think Merlin can talk to the gods?
(a) The appearance of the naked woman.
(b) His knowledge of who Gawain is.
(c) The ability to read the minds of those around him.
(d) His garbled speech and hidden manners.

5. Who is the narrator of this book?
(a) Gawain.
(b) Lancelot.
(c) Merlin.
(d) Derfel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the surprising thing at the end of Derfel's fight cause the Saxon king to do?

2. How did Merlin make the naked woman glow?

3. Why has Gawain been brought to the Temple of Mithras?

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

5. What kind of flowers is the naked woman in Domnoia carrying?

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