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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 age of Tristan's witness, Sarlinna.
(a) Seven.
(b) Six.
(c) Eight.
(d) Nine.

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

3. At one point, Nimue is screaming, naked, and wearing ____ on her head.
(a) Crowns.
(b) Forks.
(c) Talismans.
(d) Hats.

4. Owain is allowed to claim Gundleus' ____.
(a) Thrown.
(b) Title.
(c) Sword.
(d) Lover.

5. ____ is the number of oath-bound defenders of Mordred's life.
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Six.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. Nimue dismisses the idea that Arthur can bring peace to ____.

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

3. ____ is the number of wounds that are the prerequisite to belonging to the Gods.

4. ____ is the place that Cadwy is from.

5. ____ is the name of the future king who is born.

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how Arthur winds up killing Owain.

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

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

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

5. Do you think that it was right for the babies to be switched before Gundleus arrived?

6. What's the difference between the story that Derfel is telling and the one that the Queen wants to hear and what does that say about the interpretation of events?

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

8. Do you think that it's good or bad that Ynys Trebes is full of poets instead of warriors?

9. Explain how Arthur uses bribery to get what he wants, but it backfires, in relation to Powys and Siluria. What does that say about bribery in general.

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

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