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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 are Gawain and Arthur related?
(a) Arthur is his godfather.
(b) Arthur is his nephew.
(c) Arthur is his cousin.
(d) Arthur is his brother.

2. What does Derfel pack with him on his journey?
(a) A flag of truce.
(b) Food for a month.
(c) His sword and shield.
(d) Paper and pen.

3. Why is Powis able to hide what he is writing about from the bishop?
(a) The Bishop cannot read.
(b) He only writes at night.
(c) He writes in Egyptian.
(d) He includes illustrations of battles.

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

5. What does Arthur want to do in order to win the war with the Saxons?
(a) Make a sneak attack.
(b) Break the rules of war.
(c) Hold a treaty meeting.
(d) Bribe one of the kings.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What was the occupation of the narrator of this book?

4. What happens to Guinevere after her infidelity?

5. What did Cefydd sacrifice to try and win his war?

(see the answer key)

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