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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 the surprising thing at the end of Derfel's fight cause the Saxon king to do?
(a) Allows him to feast with him.
(b) Makes him execute the man himself.
(c) Allows him to leave in feast.
(d) Causes him to laugh as well.

2. What is the name of Derfel's mother?
(a) Irce.
(b) Urce.
(c) Erce.
(d) Arce.

3. What was the occupation of the narrator of this book?
(a) Warlord.
(b) Magician.
(c) Blacksmith.
(d) Armorer.

4. Who warns Derfel before his fight in the Saxon king's hall?
(a) Bors.
(b) Lancelot.
(c) Guinevere.
(d) Sermain.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long after Derfel's return from the Saxon king does Arthur wait to visit him?

2. Who has asked for the use of Excalibur?

3. How are Gawain and Arthur related?

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

5. What does the King give Derfel before he leaves?

(see the answer key)

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