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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 long is Arthur gone after saving Derfel and his men after they are trapped?
(a) Three days.
(b) Four days.
(c) Two days.
(d) Five days.

2. Who made the Temple of Mithras?
(a) The Christians.
(b) The pagans.
(c) The Romans.
(d) The Druids.

3. What is the name of Derfel's wife?
(a) Caric.
(b) Clarion.
(c) Ceinwyn.
(d) Carien.

4. What is the naked woman in Domnoia carrying?
(a) A flag.
(b) A sword.
(c) A knife.
(d) A cross bow.

5. Who is at Aelle when Derfel gets there?
(a) Guinevere.
(b) Lancelot.
(c) Merlin.
(d) Saiman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is with the King when Derfel delivers his message?

2. Why is Powis able to hide what he is writing about from the bishop?

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

4. What is the leader of the third group of men in support of Derfel against the Saxons riding?

5. What happens to Guinevere after her infidelity?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does the Saxon army do when they have Derfel and his men trapped?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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