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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 number of wounds that are the prerequisite to belonging to the Gods.
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

2. Guinevere asks about Nimue's magic, needing protection against ____'s preaching.
(a) Sanford.
(b) Sandred.
(c) Sansum.
(d) Samson.

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

4. ____ is the person representing Merlin at the High Council at Glevum.
(a) Morgan.
(b) Derfel.
(c) Arthur.
(d) Uther.

5. Young Derfel is dazzled by Arthur and his ____.
(a) Clothes.
(b) Crown.
(c) Sword.
(d) Horsemen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Derfel works the fields, trains, and learns about Merlin, Arthur, and the ____.

2. A notorious ____, King Leodegan of Henis Wyren is sent to greet them.

3. Ban insists that Derfel stay for dinner to meet his warrior sons, Lancelot and ____.

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

5. Ailleann's twins are Loholt and ____.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Nimue according to the description in the first part of the book?

3. Explain Derfel's inner conflict when Tristan arrives demanding justice for the tin miners.

4. Explain how Arthur winds up killing Owain.

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

6. In general, what sort of attitude does Arthur seem to have up to this point in the story?

7. Describe the baby that is born at the start of the novel.

8. How does Uther react to Arthur's name being brought up at the council meeting, in terms of being Uther's successor?

9. Explain the evil acts that Gundelus does involving Norwenna and Nimue.

10. Explaina Arthur's role in Dumnonia as he prepares to leave to winter in Corinium.

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