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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Finally, Ceinwyn is to ____.

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

3. Arthur ends his pursuit at the ford and prepares for part two of the strategy, which is to draw ____ into an ambush.

4. Galahad weeps, seeing his home ____.

5. Nimue asks Derfel to give her ____ alive.

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain Gorfyddyd's promises about sparing everyone and about Mordred and how others react to them and what impact that could have on Arthur.

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

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

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

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

6. Do you agree with Tristan arrives with six fighters from Kernow against his father's orders? Why or why not?

7. Why do you think that Derfel and Galahad became such good friends?

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

9. Explain the strange battle rituals and attitudes between the opposing forces.

10. Explain everyone's attitude towards the Blackshields.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the characters of Lancelot and Galahad. What makes one better than the other at certain things? For example, even though Lancelot is a liar, is he a better fighter than Galahad? Why or why not? Is Galahad automatically a better person than Lancelot, since, presumably, Galahad does not lie or does Galahad have other faults? If so, what are they?

Essay Topic 2

Lancelot is disliked by both Galahad and Derfel, in the story, partly because he is a liar. Yet, Merlin seems respected by all, even though he lies, in a way, by concealing his identity and suddenly revealing himself before leading Galahad and Derfel to safety by boat. Using at least one example from the book per question, answer the following questions:

Part 1: Why do you think that Lancelot felt a need to lie?

Part 2: Why do you think that Merlin felt a need to conceal his identity?

Part 3: Do you think that Merlin was just as bad as Lancelot because, in a way, he was lying? Why or why not?

Part 4: In real life, do you feel that there are any situations where it's good to lie or conceal the truth? If not, why not? If so, explain and list an example fromt he story that compares to that real-life situation.

Essay Topic 3

The entire novel is told from Derfel's perspective, but perspective can alter the way a story is remembered or retold.

Part 1: How accurate or inaccurate do you think Derfel's perspective was throughout the story and why?

Part 2: Do you think that Derfel told the story with a specific emphasis on one particular theme, such as love, religion or honor, or do you think he told a well-rounded story?

Part 3: Which character in the story do you feel would have disagreed with Derfel's interpretation the most and why? Use at least two examples from the story to back up your answer.

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