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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the leader of the third group of men in support of Derfel against the Saxons riding?
(a) A chariot.
(b) A horse.
(c) An ox.
(d) A mule.

2. What color are the crosses put on the shields?
(a) Black.
(b) Red.
(c) White.
(d) Blue.

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

4. Who comes up with the idea that breaks the shield line of the Saxons when Derfel and his men are trapped?
(a) Lancelot.
(b) Galahad.
(c) Derfel.
(d) Guinevere.

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

6. What makes Derfel think Merlin can talk to the gods?
(a) The appearance of the naked woman.
(b) His knowledge of who Gawain is.
(c) The ability to read the minds of those around him.
(d) His garbled speech and hidden manners.

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

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

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

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

11. What does Derfel pack with him on his journey?
(a) His sword and shield.
(b) Food for a month.
(c) Paper and pen.
(d) A flag of truce.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Powis able to hide what he is writing about from the bishop?

2. What did Cefydd sacrifice to try and win his war?

3. When will the Saxons hold a festival for Eostre?

4. What kind of man is Powys?

5. Who do the Druids usually sacrifice in their rituals?

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