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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. When will the Saxons hold a festival for Eostre?
(a) At the changing of the tide.
(b) After the Easter solstice.
(c) During the next new moon.
(d) During the feast of Beltane.

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

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

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

5. What does Arthur want to do in order to win the war with the Saxons?
(a) Break the rules of war.
(b) Make a sneak attack.
(c) Bribe one of the kings.
(d) Hold a treaty meeting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Derfel supposed to give the gift from the Saxon king to?

2. What does Arthur congratulate Derfel for after saving him?

3. What breaks the shield line of the Saxons when Derfel and his men are trapped?

4. What is Merlin?

5. Who made the Temple of Mithras?

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