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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. Where is Nantosuelta performed?

2. What kind of armor do the Gwent soldiers wear?

3. How long is Arthur gone after saving Derfel and his men after they are trapped?

4. Who sends Derfel an invitation to the important spring feast?

5. What does the bishop think Powis is writing about at the beginning of the book?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What does Merlin do after Arthur puts an end to the ritual on Mai Dun?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

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?

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