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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. Who guards the place where Merlin speaks with the gods?
(a) Black spear men.
(b) Magical weavers.
(c) Arthur's knights.
(d) Druid warriors.

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

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

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

5. Who shows Derfel the Temple of Mithras?
(a) Bors.
(b) Arthur.
(c) Merlin.
(d) Gawain.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the naked woman in Domnoia carrying?

3. What surprising thing does Derfel do at the end of this fight in the Saxon Hall?

4. Why is Powis able to hide what he is writing about from the bishop?

5. Who warns Derfel before his fight in the Saxon king's hall?

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