View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What surprising thing does Derfel do at the end of this fight in the Saxon Hall?
(a) Spares the man's life.
(b) Surrenders.
(c) Swears an oath.
(d) Laughs.

2. Who is the third set of men to aid Derfel and his army against the Saxons?
(a) The druid magicians.
(b) Gwent's reserve warriors.
(c) The black shield warriors.
(d) Arthur's knights.

3. How are Gawain and Arthur related?
(a) Arthur is his godfather.
(b) Arthur is his nephew.
(c) Arthur is his brother.
(d) Arthur is his cousin.

4. What season do the Britons begin their attack on the Saxons?
(a) Spring.
(b) Summer.
(c) Winter.
(d) Fall.

5. What kind of carts are used at the beginning of the attack on the fortress when Derfel is trapped?
(a) Storage Carts.
(b) Ox carts.
(c) Hospital Carts.
(d) Horse carts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What season does Derfel set out on his mission?

2. What breaks the shield line of the Saxons when Derfel and his men are trapped?

3. What does Arthur want to do in order to win the war with the Saxons?

4. Where is Nantosuelta performed?

5. What makes Derfel think Merlin can talk to the gods?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Aelle say after Derfel has defeated the Saxon warrior in the court?

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

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

6. What is the message Arthur has Derfel send to Guinevere?

7. What is included in the first chapter with the purpose of helping the reader understand the plot better?

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

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

10. What surprising news about Arthur does Derfel learn when he comes back from the Saxon king?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 737 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample