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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. Arthur has exchanged armor with ____ who is riding close to Gorfyddyd's men to confuse them.

2. Hearing that Merlin has not seen Nimue, Derfel proceeds to the ____.

3. Arthur says bluntly that he needs help killing Gorfyddyd who poses the greater danger to the ____.

4. As Nimue leads the men, they set fire to ____.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain how Arthur feels in this section of the book.

3. 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.

4. How do Derfel and Nimue escape from the Isle Of The Dead?

5. When Derfel is recognized, describe who comes to his rescue and how.

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

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

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

9. Define the relationship between Derfel and Tanaburs and how that relationship is resolved at the end of the book.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Betrayal is a major theme in the book. List three detailed examples of where betrayal comes into play in the story. Then, based on your answers and your other knowledge of the book, explain which character you feel betrayed other characters the most in the book. Do you feel that those acts of betrayal were justified in any way? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Arthur essentially takes Derfel under his wing when Derfel is a boy.

Part 1: Do you thinkt hat Arthur took an immediate liking to Derfel because the two of them were so much alike, or do you think that Arthur shaped Derfel to be a bit like him later on in the story? Use at least two examples to back up your answer.

Part 2: Derfel views Arthur as a cross between a father figure and a God at various points. Do you think that Derfel is right about Arthur or do you think that Arthur has a bad side that Derfel is somehow not noticing? Use at least two examples from the story to back up your answer.

Essay Topic 3

The novel teaches many life lessons. Choose any two lessons that you learned from the novel and explain where in the novel those lessons are taught, as well as what you learned from them or what point you feel the author was trying to get across with them.

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