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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 kind of armor do the Gwent soldiers wear?

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

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

4. What does the Saxon army form when they see Arthur's army attacking them?

5. Where is Nantosuelta performed?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How does Arthur form his plan of attack on the Saxon armies?

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

8. Why does Arthur send Derfel to confer with Aelle, and how does Derfel feel about this?

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

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

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

How does Gawain die, and what does this signify about the culture of this book?

Essay Topic 3

Personal identity is one of the main themes in this book. Where does this theme appear, and how does its inclusion in the novel shape the course of the plot?

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