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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. What is Merlin?

2. Why does Arthur send Derfel to converse with the Saxon King?

3. When will the Saxons hold a festival for Eostre?

4. What was the occupation of the narrator of this book?

5. Where does Arthur think the Saxon armies will be convening?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is done to keep at bay the first wave of attack from the Saxons on Derfel's trapped men?

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

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

8. What does Derfel realize when he hears Druids sacrifice the sons of kings?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fear is a common theme in this book that is presented a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?

Essay Topic 2

How is this book narrated, and what does this do to enhance the plot?

Essay Topic 3

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

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