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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. What does the Saxon army form when they see Arthur's army attacking them?
(a) A series of lines.
(b) An arrow volley.
(c) A flanked formation.
(d) A shield wall.

2. Where does Merlin say he talks to the gods?
(a) Mer Tran.
(b) Ming Triung.
(c) Mai Dun.
(d) Mal Dul.

3. How old is Arthur's son at the beginning of the book?
(a) 13.
(b) 12.
(c) 14.
(d) 11.

4. What occupation does Derfel take after his battling is done?
(a) Scribe.
(b) Banker.
(c) Historian.
(d) Clerk.

5. What has Arthur broken up when the battle is won?
(a) The power of the Sais.
(b) The image of British weakness.
(c) The communication errors between sects.
(d) The threat of invasion.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When will the Saxons hold a festival for Eostre?

3. What direction does the Saxon army invade from?

4. Where does Derfel give his message to the king?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Derfel realize when he sees Arthur with his son?

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

7. What special assignment is Derfel given when the plans for the Saxon invasion are discussed?

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

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

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

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