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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. How does Arthur respond to the request for Excalibur?
(a) He angrily refuses.
(b) He gives it willingly.
(c) He puts a spell of protection on it first.
(d) He laughs.

2. What is Merlin?
(a) A sorcerer.
(b) A wizard.
(c) A Druid.
(d) A magician.

3. Who has allied with Aelle in attacking Arthur?
(a) Galahad.
(b) Lancelot.
(c) Cedric.
(d) Cerdic.

4. What is Excalibur?
(a) A sword.
(b) A soldier.
(c) A wizard.
(d) A helmut.

5. What season does Derfel set out on his mission?
(a) Summer.
(b) Fall.
(c) Spring.
(d) Winter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Cerdic escape when the third group of men attacks?

2. What is the name of Arthur's son?

3. What direction does the Saxon army invade from?

4. Which direction does Derfel travel in after the Saxon attack?

5. What is leading the third group of men in support of Derfel against the Saxons?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why does Arthur get upset with Derfel while at the temple of Mithras?

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

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

9. What happens as Derfel and his men pass an old Roman city on their way to Corinium?

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

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