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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 old is Arthur's son at the beginning of the book?
(a) 12.
(b) 13.
(c) 14.
(d) 11.

2. What does the King give Derfel before he leaves?
(a) A necklace.
(b) A bracelet.
(c) A pendant.
(d) A ring.

3. Why has Gawain been brought to the Temple of Mithras?
(a) To convince Arthur to perform a ritual.
(b) To kill the sacrificed persons.
(c) To be sacrificed.
(d) To be a liaison for his father.

4. 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) King Arthur's reign.
(d) Jesus Christ.

5. What is Merlin?
(a) A sorcerer.
(b) A wizard.
(c) A Druid.
(d) A magician.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of man is Powys?

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

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

4. What is Excalibur?

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

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