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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What breaks the shield line of the Saxons when Derfel and his men are trapped?
(a) Flaming arrow volleys.
(b) Children carrying white flags.
(c) A burning wagon.
(d) A naked woman.

2. What does the Saxon army form when they see Arthur's army attacking them?
(a) An arrow volley.
(b) A shield wall.
(c) A series of lines.
(d) A flanked formation.

3. Who is the narrator of this book?
(a) Derfel.
(b) Lancelot.
(c) Gawain.
(d) Merlin.

4. What does the surprising thing at the end of Derfel's fight cause the Saxon king to do?
(a) Causes him to laugh as well.
(b) Makes him execute the man himself.
(c) Allows him to leave in feast.
(d) Allows him to feast with him.

5. What does the King give Derfel before he leaves?
(a) A bracelet.
(b) A pendant.
(c) A ring.
(d) A necklace.

6. Why do Arthur and his men all put crosses on their shields?
(a) He thinks it will soften the hearts of the Saxons.
(b) It is the price of Gwent's alliance.
(c) He is humbling himself before God.
(d) It is a Druid symbol.

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

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

9. Who is Derfel supposed to give the gift from the Saxon king to?
(a) His mother.
(b) Arthur.
(c) Guinevere.
(d) His bride.

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

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

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

13. What is the fortress made of that Derfel is trapped in?
(a) Rock.
(b) Wood.
(c) Earth.
(d) Steel.

14. Where does Cerdic escape when the third group of men attacks?
(a) By the river.
(b) To the east.
(c) Into the woods.
(d) To the west.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has allied with Aelle in attacking Arthur?

2. What is slaughtered at the important spring feast ritual?

3. What kind of flowers is the naked woman in Domnoia carrying?

4. Who is the third set of men to aid Derfel and his army against the Saxons?

5. What path would the Saxon armies have left on?

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