2. What else is required of a Saxon to die in honor?
(a) He must be sober.
(b) He must have children.
(c) He must be holding a sword.
(d) He must be saying a Viking prayer.

3. What is Arthur not prepared for in the battle at the end of the book?
(a) The number of opponents.
(b) The betrayal.
(c) The weather condition.
(d) The speed of the march.

4. What kind of city is Isca?
(a) Viking.
(b) Roman.
(c) Druid.
(d) Britain.

5. What does Derfel call Nimue's followers?
(a) Magicians.
(b) Crazies.
(c) Blood lusters.
(d) Mad people.

6. What does Derfel do before killing Aelle?
(a) Embraces him.
(b) Slaps him.
(c) Takes his sword.
(d) Shakes his hand.

7. What color is Excalibur?
(a) Silver.
(b) Gold.
(c) Blue.
(d) Black.

8. What is required of a Saxon to die with honor?
(a) He must be with a family member.
(b) He must be in battle.
(c) He must be on his feet.
(d) He must be conscious.

9. Who jumps off the boat to stay with Derfel as the boat with Arthur sails away?
(a) Gwydre.
(b) Ceinwyn.
(c) Guinevere.
(d) Arthur.

10. What is the river that Derfel finds Caddwg on?
(a) Efe.
(b) Ete.
(c) Ese.
(d) Exe.

11. What do Arthur's men do to fight against the Druid spells?
(a) Sing war songs.
(b) Say prayers.
(c) Recite counter-curses.
(d) Put cotton in their ears.

12. Where does Arthur take refuge before going to his city of refuge?
(a) An overturned boat.
(b) A cave.
(c) An estuary.
(d) A sand spit.

13. What is Prydwen?
(a) A boat.
(b) A weapon.
(c) A city.
(d) A fortress.

14. What does Derfel try to cure Ceinwyn when she falls ill?
(a) All of these.
(b) Druidic spells.
(c) Herbal treatments.
(d) Prayer.

15. Who is leading the attack against Arthur at the end of the book?
(a) Argante.
(b) Mordred.
(c) Merlin.
(d) Nimue.