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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 Derfel told to bring in exchange for Ceinwyn's wellness?

2. How are the king of the refuge country and Arthur related?

3. Who jumps off the boat to stay with Derfel as the boat with Arthur sails away?

4. What part of Gwent's army is reluctant to attack?

5. What color is Excalibur?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mordred die?

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

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

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

5. What deformity of the narrator is revealed at the beginning of Part 3?

6. What does Morgan have Derfel do to cure his wife?

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

8. What do Arthur and all of his men have a very small amount of knowledge about?

9. What does the bishop give to Derfel before the last battle, and why?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Power and greed are two common themes in this book. Where do they appear, and how do they differ in their manifestations?

Essay Topic 2

Arthur endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does he learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 3

Honor is something that many of the main characters were striving for in this book. Who is most affected by this pursuit, and how doesd it change the course of the plot?

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