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

2. How does Arthur say Christians practice human sacrifice?
(a) Their propensity for self flagellation.
(b) Worshipping dead saints.
(c) Christ's crucifixion.
(d) The images of dead men.

3. What is Excalibur?
(a) A wizard.
(b) A helmut.
(c) A soldier.
(d) A sword.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Derfel give his message to the king?

3. What is Merlin?

4. Who shows Derfel the Temple of Mithras?

5. What is the name of Gawain's father?

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