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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. Who is the father of Gwydre's wife?

2. Who kills Derfel's daughter?

3. What signals the coming of the Saxons at the end of the book?

4. What does Derfel do before killing Aelle?

5. What is Aelle's title?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Derfel make sure of before he kills Aelle and why?

2. What does Merlin reveal to Derfel from his cage?

3. What does Arthur do when he gets word that Mordred is marching towards them?

4. What does Derfel do when Nimue arrives at the sea shore after Arthur sails away?

5. How does Derfel persuade Morgan to perform a Druidic spell to fight against Nimue?

6. What breaks the peace in Briton after the defeat of the Saxons?

7. What does Merlin say is his last enchantment?

8. What trade does Arthur start learning after the battle against the Saxons is won?

9. What causes the forces of Nimue and Mordred to break up?

10. What are some of Taliesin's talents?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Friendship is a strong theme throughout the book. Where are some places that this theme appears, and how do the characters touched by it react? How do certain friendships change over the course of the book, and what causes these changes?

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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