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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 makes Derfel think Merlin can talk to the gods?
(a) The appearance of the naked woman.
(b) The ability to read the minds of those around him.
(c) His garbled speech and hidden manners.
(d) His knowledge of who Gawain is.

2. What season does Derfel set out on his mission?
(a) Spring.
(b) Summer.
(c) Winter.
(d) Fall.

3. Who is Derfel supposed to give the gift from the Saxon king to?
(a) His mother.
(b) Guinevere.
(c) Arthur.
(d) His bride.

4. Why is Powis able to hide what he is writing about from the bishop?
(a) The Bishop cannot read.
(b) He writes in Egyptian.
(c) He includes illustrations of battles.
(d) He only writes at night.

5. Why does Arthur send Derfel to converse with the Saxon King?
(a) He is the cousin of the king.
(b) He is the king's son.
(c) He is the rightful Saxon king.
(d) He has a Saxon look.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the naked woman in Domnoia carrying?

2. What is Excalibur?

3. Who is at Aelle when Derfel gets there?

4. What are there barrels of in the Temple of Mithras?

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

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