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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. Why do Arthur and his men all put crosses on their shields?
(a) He thinks it will soften the hearts of the Saxons.
(b) He is humbling himself before God.
(c) It is the price of Gwent's alliance.
(d) It is a Druid symbol.

2. What are the crosses on the shields symbolic of?
(a) Paganism.
(b) Christianity.
(c) Alliance.
(d) Victory.

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

4. How many columns are the Saxon armies divided into when they attack Derfel?
(a) 10.
(b) 40.
(c) 30.
(d) 20.

5. What is the name of Arthur's son?
(a) Geyndle.
(b) Gandor.
(c) Gwydre.
(d) Grundre.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who shows Derfel the Temple of Mithras?

2. How does Arthur say Christians practice human sacrifice?

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

4. Who is with the King when Derfel delivers his message?

5. Who warns Derfel before his fight in the Saxon king's hall?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Arthur send Derfel to confer with Aelle, and how does Derfel feel about this?

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

5. What does the Saxon army do when they have Derfel and his men trapped?

6. What is Arthur's initial plan of attack against the Saxons?

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

8. What does Arthur ask Derfel to do during the winter following the sacrificial ritual?

9. Why do Derfel and the other Warlords accept the invitation to the spring feast?

10. What is the first thing Derfel does when he realizes that he and his men are trapped in the earthen fortress?

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