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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Arthur think the Saxon armies will be convening?
(a) In the valley.
(b) At the sea shore.
(c) Along the hilly slopes.
(d) Along the Thames.

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

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

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

5. Who does Derfel have to fight before conferring with the Saxon king?
(a) Liofa.
(b) Lancelot.
(c) Cerdic.
(d) The King.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Arthur and his men all put crosses on their shields?

2. What direction does the Saxon army invade from?

3. How long is Arthur gone after saving Derfel and his men after they are trapped?

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

5. What surprising thing does Derfel do at the end of this fight in the Saxon Hall?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Derfel realize when he hears Druids sacrifice the sons of kings?

2. What disappoints Derfel when he arrives at the Aelle's hall?

3. What does Merlin do after Arthur puts an end to the ritual on Mai Dun?

4. What does Aelle do before Derfel leaves his castle after delivering the message from Arthur?

5. How does Arthur find his son at the temple of Mithras?

6. Why is little background information given at the beginning of this book?

7. What happens as Derfel and his men prepare to die in battle against the Saxon armies?

8. What is done to keep at bay the first wave of attack from the Saxons on Derfel's trapped men?

9. How does Arthur form his plan of attack on the Saxon armies?

10. What warning did Bors give Derfel, and how did this affect the fight?

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