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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of boats are to be used in the battle at the end of the book?
(a) Viking boats.
(b) Ferries.
(c) Cargo ships.
(d) Fishing boats.

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

3. Why will Mordred's throne be available to claim if he dies?
(a) He will have died in defeat.
(b) He has no children.
(c) His marriage is not official.
(d) He wrote that in his will.

4. 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 saying a Viking prayer.
(d) He must be holding a sword.

5. Who gives Lancelot his sword?
(a) His mother.
(b) His father.
(c) Arthur.
(d) Guinevere.

6. What does the shrouded woman who tries to save Ceinwyn call herself?
(a) The mender.
(b) The healer.
(c) The dancer.
(d) The trainer.

7. What is Derfel told to bring in exchange for Ceinwyn's wellness?
(a) Guinevere.
(b) Gwydre.
(c) Dian.
(d) Arthur-Bach.

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

9. How many enemy heads make up the ghost fence?
(a) 24.
(b) 36.
(c) 48.
(d) 12.

10. What message does Derfel ask Gwydre to give to Arthur at the end of the book?
(a) He forgives him.
(b) They will meet again.
(c) He loved him till the end.
(d) He will never falter.

11. How are the king of the refuge country and Arthur related?
(a) They are brothers.
(b) They are cousins.
(c) They are half-brothers.
(d) They are brothers-in-law.

12. What must be used to restore order in Aque Sulis?
(a) Executions.
(b) Loud drums.
(c) Warriors.
(d) Evacuations.

13. Who has been casting spells on Ceinwyn?
(a) Merlin.
(b) Nimue.
(c) Arwen.
(d) Olwen.

14. Who does Arthur want to be king after Mordred dies?
(a) Galahad.
(b) Himself.
(c) Gwydre.
(d) Derfel.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has caused the chaos in Aque Sulis?

2. Which of Nimue's prisoners has she brought to the shore in a cage?

3. What color do Gwent's men wear to the last battle?

4. Why does Queen Igraine stop talking with Derfel?

5. What does Arthur say to do with Lancelot's sword?

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