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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. ____ is the name of the person that the monk scribes stories about.
(a) Andre.
(b) Anders.
(c) Arthur.
(d) Anthos.

2. The High Council aims at forging peace among ____.
(a) Men.
(b) Clansmen.
(c) Women.
(d) Kingdoms.

3. The Franks call the defenders forest ____.
(a) Bears.
(b) Cats.
(c) Owls.
(d) Wolves.

4. Although Ceinwyn is getting married, ____ is in love with her.
(a) Nabur.
(b) Derfel.
(c) Cuneglas.
(d) Mordred.

5. ____ is the thing that the monk pretends to be writing to keep what he is actually doing from the bishop.
(a) A diary.
(b) A letter.
(c) A gospel.
(d) A note.

Short Answer Questions

1. Guinevere asks about Nimue's magic, needing protection against ____'s preaching.

2. ____ rushes out to rescue women and children but is cut down and staked up to serve as a warning.

3. When Powys attacks Gwent, the ____ join the fray.

4. ____ is the age of Tristan's witness, Sarlinna.

5. ____ swears to kill Gundleus if he is released for political reasons.

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the ceremonial process of baby Mordred becoming king.

2. Describe the religious focus of Chapter 2.

3. Explain how Guinevere's discussion with Derfel about her feelings for Gorfyddyd upset Derfel and how Derfel handles the situation.

4. Explain why Arthur plans to marry Ceinwyn and whether or not you agree with that decision.

5. Why does Derfel understand, and even respect, Arthur's plan to elope?

6. How does Mordred escape death at Gundleus' hands?

7. Explain how Arthur treats Gundleus and your opinions of it.

8. Explain why Arthur does not fight Owain with Excalibur and how Arthur has an advantage in the fight anyway.

9. Explain the High Council's attitude toward what is going on with Arthur and Mordred as they hold their meeting.

10. Explain how Derfel's initiation mirrors modern-day practices.

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