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

3. What is Merlin?
(a) A wizard.
(b) A Druid.
(c) A magician.
(d) A sorcerer.

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

5. Why does Arthur not believe in any gods?
(a) He only believes in himself.
(b) There are too many for him to choose from.
(c) He sees no proof of it.
(d) His faith has been shattered.

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

7. How are Gawain and Arthur related?
(a) Arthur is his brother.
(b) Arthur is his nephew.
(c) Arthur is his cousin.
(d) Arthur is his godfather.

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

9. Who does Derfel send a message to when he is trapped by the Saxon armies?
(a) Arthur.
(b) Bors.
(c) Galahad.
(d) Merlin.

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

11. How many Saxon warriors are in the hall when Derfel gets there?
(a) 400.
(b) 200.
(c) 100.
(d) 300.

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

13. Who is the third set of men to aid Derfel and his army against the Saxons?
(a) The black shield warriors.
(b) Gwent's reserve warriors.
(c) The druid magicians.
(d) Arthur's knights.

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

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