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

2. Why does Arthur send Derfel to converse with the Saxon King?
(a) He has a Saxon look.
(b) He is the rightful Saxon king.
(c) He is the cousin of the king.
(d) He is the king's son.

3. Who comes up with the idea that breaks the shield line of the Saxons when Derfel and his men are trapped?
(a) Guinevere.
(b) Lancelot.
(c) Derfel.
(d) Galahad.

4. What does Derfel know he will receive at Nantosuelta?
(a) A fortune from a sorceress.
(b) A lover for the night.
(c) Luck and prosperity.
(d) Orders from Arthur.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Derfel having a conversation with as he writes this book?

2. What does the surprising thing at the end of Derfel's fight cause the Saxon king to do?

3. What kind of city is Aquius Sulis?

4. Who is the narrator of this book?

5. Who does Derfel have to fight before conferring with the Saxon king?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Who are Guinevere's jailers?

8. What is the one thing Arthur does NOT do while he is fighting with Derfel against the Saxons?

9. What does Derfel have planted while he is trapped by the Saxon army, and what does this show?

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

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