2. Ailleann points out Arthur's weak point, ____, which battles his conscience for supremacy.
(a) Fear.
(b) Ruthlessness.
(c) Ambition.
(d) Greed.

3. ____ refuses to kill prisoners.
(a) Galahad.
(b) Arthur.
(c) Lancelot.
(d) Derfel.

4. Galahad and Derfel are admitted to Gorfyddyd's great hall where Gundleus and ____ are enthroned beside him.
(a) Lancelot.
(b) Galahad.
(c) Cuneglas.
(d) Mordred.

5. Unexpectedly, Tristan arrives with ____ fighters from Kernow, against his father's orders.
(a) Six.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. Nimue offers a spell of ____ for the men.

2. Merlin enters majestically with dire threats of retribution for ____.

3. Tanaburs alone remains loyal to the fallen ____.

4. The firt clash of Lugg vale, Derfel insists, occurs in the ____.

5. Men defiantly sing the War Song of Beli ____ when the enemy arrives.

Short Essay Questions

1. Do you think that it was right for Derfel to kill Tanaburs?

2. Explain why Arthur feels dirty during the confrontation with Aelle. Do you agree with Arthur's actions during that confrontation?

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

4. Explain the two main parts of the battle plan.

5. 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.

6. How does Derfel describe the battle of Lugg Vale?

7. Explain how the end of the section where Arthur tries to get Lancelot and Galahad to make up lays the framework for Derfel's next mission.

8. Do you agree with Nimue being imprisoned as a witch?

9. Do you agree with Arthur's attitude towards his enemies?

10. Explain what Queen Igraine thinks of Derfel's love for Ceinwyn and why Derfel takes offense to her opinion.

(see the answer keys)

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