4. What is leading the third group of men in support of Derfel against the Saxons?
(a) Merlin with a severred head on a stake.
(b) Gawain's corpse.
(c) A naked woman.
(d) A masked and hooded figure.

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

6. When are the gods to return to Britain?
(a) The Eve of Samain.
(b) The Eve of the Passover.
(c) The Eve of Madrigon.
(d) The Eve of Christmas.

7. What kind of city is Aquius Sulis?
(a) Druid.
(b) Roman.
(c) Saxon.
(d) British.

8. Where does Merlin say he talks to the gods?
(a) Mai Dun.
(b) Mal Dul.
(c) Ming Triung.
(d) Mer Tran.

9. How long after Derfel's return from the Saxon king does Arthur wait to visit him?
(a) Three days.
(b) Five days.
(c) Six days.
(d) Four days.

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

11. What did Cefydd sacrifice to try and win his war?
(a) His daughter.
(b) His brother.
(c) His wife.
(d) His son.

12. How long is Arthur gone after saving Derfel and his men after they are trapped?
(a) Three days.
(b) Four days.
(c) Five days.
(d) Two days.

13. Who sends Derfel an invitation to the important spring feast?
(a) Merlin.
(b) Aelle.
(c) Galahad.
(d) Arthur.

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

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