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

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

3. 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.

4. Who is at Aelle when Derfel gets there?
(a) Guinevere.
(b) Saiman.
(c) Merlin.
(d) Lancelot.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Arthur's son at the beginning of the book?

2. How are Gawain and Arthur related?

3. How many Saxon warriors are in the hall when Derfel gets there?

4. When are the gods to return to Britain?

5. Where does Merlin say he talks to the gods?

(see the answer key)

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