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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many columns are the Saxon armies divided into when they attack Derfel?
(a) 20.
(b) 40.
(c) 10.
(d) 30.

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

3. Who helps Lancelot try to overthrow Arthur?
(a) The Druids.
(b) The Christians.
(c) The Bishop.
(d) Miriam.

4. What does Derfel know he will receive at Nantosuelta?
(a) Luck and prosperity.
(b) Orders from Arthur.
(c) A lover for the night.
(d) A fortune from a sorceress.

5. What kind of ritual is performed a the important spring feast?
(a) Religious.
(b) Fertility.
(c) Agricultural.
(d) Sacrifical.

6. What are there barrels of in the Temple of Mithras?
(a) Sea salt.
(b) Vinegar.
(c) Acid.
(d) Bones.

7. How is Arthur able to defeat the Saxon Army?
(a) A prisoner explains the plan of attack.
(b) An important letter is intercepted.
(c) They are led into a trap.
(d) They are weakened by the plague.

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

9. What is the name of Arthur's son?
(a) Geyndle.
(b) Gandor.
(c) Grundre.
(d) Gwydre.

10. Who made the Temple of Mithras?
(a) The Romans.
(b) The Christians.
(c) The pagans.
(d) The Druids.

11. 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.

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

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

14. What direction does the Saxon army invade from?
(a) East.
(b) North.
(c) South.
(d) West.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Arthur broken up when the battle is won?

2. What kind of carts are used at the beginning of the attack on the fortress when Derfel is trapped?

3. What is leading the third group of men in support of Derfel against the Saxons?

4. What is the name of Gawain's father?

5. How did Merlin make the naked woman glow?

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