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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. Tanaburs talks about controlling Derfel's mother's living soul by ____ her.
(a) Enslaving.
(b) Killing.
(c) Cursing.
(d) Raping.

2. There is danger that the Blackshields will advance from Coel's ____.
(a) Hill.
(b) Valley.
(c) Mountain.
(d) Mound.

3. Gorfyddyd accepts to become Mordred's new ____.
(a) Jailor.
(b) Tutor.
(c) Tailor.
(d) Protector.

4. Derfel's men turn and flee as ____'s horn sounds and his horsemen descend on the Powysians.
(a) Valerin.
(b) Tewdric.
(c) Arthur.
(d) Derfel.

5. Merlin arranges for a boat and in it is a sealed ____.
(a) Chest.
(b) Book.
(c) Box.
(d) Locket.

Short Answer Questions

1. Remembering his mother's cries, Derfel cuts ____ down.

2. Nothing matters except restoring Britain back to pre-Roman conditions, removing all foreign ____.

3. Sagramor commands the spearmen, while Arthur takes ____ horsemen to attack the main body at Branogenium.

4. At dawn, Aelle leads his two hundred spearmen to meet the ____.

5. Galahad and Derfel are admitted to Gorfyddyd's great hall where Gundleus and ____ are enthroned beside him.

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain what Arthur's reaction is when Gorfyddyd is mortally wounded and whether or not you agree with that reaction.

2. Do you think it was right and necessary for Merlin to go into hiding?

3. If you were Derfel, how would you feel about your first ride on a horse being disguised as a servant?

4. Do you agree with Tewdric's reaction to the battle?

5. Who is Malldynn and what lesson can be learned from Derfel's encounter with Malldynn.

6. Describe everyone's arrival in Dumnonia after Merlin reveals himself.

7. Explain everyone's attitude towards the Blackshields.

8. Explain what happens during the time that Derfel and Nimue are alone after he rescues her and whether or not you agree with how they relate to each other in the section.

9. Describe the Isle Of The Dead and Derfel's journey into it.

10. Explain what Cenwin's search for scrolls reveals.

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