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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. Which direction does Derfel travel in after the Saxon attack?
(a) South.
(b) West.
(c) East.
(d) North.

2. How do Arthur's men feel about putting crosses on their shield?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Willing.
(c) Hesitant.
(d) Angry.

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

4. What warns Derfel of the advance of the Saxon army?
(a) Loud horns.
(b) A call to arms.
(c) Beacon fires.
(d) A coded message.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are there barrels of in the Temple of Mithras?

2. What does Derfel know he will receive at Nantosuelta?

3. Where does Merlin say he talks to the gods?

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

5. Who made the Temple of Mithras?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when Madroc is rescued from the sacrifice?

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

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

5. What are some of the beacon fires initially confused for?

6. What is the climax of the battle against the Saxon armies?

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

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

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

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

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