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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Gawain been brought to the Temple of Mithras?

2. What has Arthur broken up when the battle is won?

3. How is Arthur able to defeat the Saxon Army?

4. What kind of carts are used at the beginning of the attack on the fortress when Derfel is trapped?

5. What did Cefydd sacrifice to try and win his war?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the first thing Derfel does when he realizes that he and his men are trapped in the earthen fortress?

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

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

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

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

7. Who are Guinevere's jailers?

8. What is the price to Arthur for the alliance with Gwent?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Honor is something that many of the main characters were striving for in this book. Who is most affected by this pursuit, and how doesd it change the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

What are some of the main Druidic rituals described in this book, and how do they shape the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Arthur and Derfel are two very similar people, and yet they have some very notable and important differences.Write a compare/contrast essay, citing the text for support, about these two characters.

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