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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. How many Saxon warriors are in the hall when Derfel gets there?

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

3. How many columns are the Saxon armies divided into when they attack Derfel?

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

5. What season does Derfel set out on his mission?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What warning did Bors give Derfel, and how did this affect the fight?

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

5. What is Arthur's initial plan of attack against the Saxons?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sacrifice is a theme that is prevalent in this book. Who are the characters most affected by this theme, and how do they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

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

Diversity is a major theme in this book as many different life-styles and ranks in society are involved. How is this theme shown in this book, and why do you think the author feels it is so important?

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