2. Where does Arthur plan to make his stand against the combined Saxon armies?
(a) Corinth.
(b) Corinium.
(c) Columbine.
(d) Collornium.

3. What path would the Saxon armies have left on?
(a) Fosse.
(b) Frasse.
(c) Fusse.
(d) Flisse.

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

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

6. Where does Derfel give his message to the king?
(a) In his quarters.
(b) In the feasting hall.
(c) At the great gates.
(d) In the great hall.

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

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

9. What does Merlin do when he sees what Derfel has brought into the temple for him?
(a) He kisses it.
(b) He spits on it.
(c) He burns it.
(d) He slits his thumb with it.

10. What does Arthur congratulate Derfel for after saving him?
(a) His good defense.
(b) Finding a suitable fortress.
(c) Catching him in time.
(d) Staying alive.

11. What is Excalibur?
(a) A wizard.
(b) A sword.
(c) A soldier.
(d) A helmut.

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

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

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

15. Who is with the King when Derfel delivers his message?
(a) His two sons.
(b) The feasting hall guests.
(c) The royal guards.
(d) Lancelot and Bors.