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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Mynydd Baddon.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What warns Derfel of the advance of the Saxon army?
(a) Loud horns.
(b) A call to arms.
(c) Beacon fires.
(d) A coded message.

2. Who is Derfel having a conversation with as he writes this book?
(a) The bishop.
(b) A group of monks.
(c) Guinevere.
(d) Queen Igraine.

3. Who does Derfel have to fight before conferring with the Saxon king?
(a) Liofa.
(b) Cerdic.
(c) Lancelot.
(d) The King.

4. What is the official religion of Britain at the time of this book?
(a) Paganism.
(b) Catholicism.
(c) Christianity.
(d) Druidism.

5. Where does Arthur think the Saxon armies will be convening?
(a) At the sea shore.
(b) In the valley.
(c) Along the hilly slopes.
(d) Along the Thames.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is at Aelle when Derfel gets there?

2. What makes Derfel think Merlin can talk to the gods?

3. Who does Derfel take with him when he evacuates after the Saxon attack?

4. How does Arthur respond to the request for Excalibur?

5. What does Arthur want to do in order to win the war with the Saxons?

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