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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 message does Derfel ask Gwydre to give to Arthur at the end of the book?
(a) He forgives him.
(b) He loved him till the end.
(c) They will meet again.
(d) He will never falter.

2. Who has been casting spells on Ceinwyn?
(a) Arwen.
(b) Nimue.
(c) Olwen.
(d) Merlin.

3. Who announces the new king after Mordred dies?
(a) Merlin.
(b) Gwyndre.
(c) Derfel.
(d) Arthur.

4. What does Derfel find when he returns to Dun Caric?
(a) His station has been filled.
(b) His wife has left him.
(c) His people have been killed.
(d) His daughter is with child.

5. What has caused the chaos in Aque Sulis?
(a) The unprotected women and children.
(b) The feuding families.
(c) The ravaging sickness.
(d) The different groups.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Caddwg told to do by Derfel?

2. Why does Queen Igraine stop talking with Derfel?

3. Who gives Lancelot his sword?

4. Who does Arthur appoint as the new king of Dumnoia?

5. What is Aelle's title?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Derfel choose to kill Lancelot, and why?

2. What does Derfel ask Gwydre to do for him at the end of the battle?

3. What trade does Arthur start learning after the battle against the Saxons is won?

4. What causes the forces of Nimue and Mordred to break up?

5. What are some of Taliesin's talents?

6. What does the bishop give to Derfel before the last battle, and why?

7. What do Arthur and all of his men have a very small amount of knowledge about?

8. What does Derfel do when Nimue arrives at the sea shore after Arthur sails away?

9. What is the ghost fence?

10. What breaks the peace in Briton after the defeat of the Saxons?

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