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

3. Who does Derfel take with him when he evacuates after the Saxon attack?
(a) Gwyndre.
(b) Argante.
(c) Guinevere.
(d) Caierwyn.

4. How does Derfel describe the day that the attack on the Saxons was begun?
(a) Angry.
(b) Peaceful.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Ugly.

5. What is the name of Derfel's mother?
(a) Erce.
(b) Urce.
(c) Arce.
(d) Irce.

6. What is Eostre?
(a) A goddess.
(b) An elevated town.
(c) A nymph.
(d) A pagan artifact.

7. Who officiates at the important spring feast?
(a) Merlin.
(b) Morgred.
(c) Morgaine.
(d) Fergal.

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

9. What kind of carts are used at the beginning of the attack on the fortress when Derfel is trapped?
(a) Ox carts.
(b) Horse carts.
(c) Storage Carts.
(d) Hospital Carts.

10. What direction does Arthur first think the Saxons are going to attack from?
(a) East.
(b) West.
(c) North.
(d) South.

11. What are the Saxon armies preparing to do when they are attacked?
(a) Attack the Britons.
(b) Travel.
(c) Hunt.
(d) Form a peace party.

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

13. Who comes up with the idea that breaks the shield line of the Saxons when Derfel and his men are trapped?
(a) Galahad.
(b) Lancelot.
(c) Derfel.
(d) Guinevere.

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

15. What color are the crosses put on the shields?
(a) White.
(b) Black.
(c) Blue.
(d) Red.