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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: The Dark Road, pgs. 56-106.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Arthur at the time of the battle that Derfel remembers at the beginning of Part I?
(a) 28.
(b) 27.
(c) 30.
(d) 34.

2. How many of Arthur's spearmen are Christians?
(a) About half.
(b) At least one fourth.
(c) About three fourths of the men.
(d) At least one third.

3. Before the journey to find the cauldron, where does Merlin pledge his life for the search?
(a) Cadair Idris.
(b) Ratae.
(c) Cwm Isaf.
(d) Venta.

4. Who helps Guinevere decorate her new palace?
(a) Morgan.
(b) Helledd.
(c) Norwenna.
(d) Elaine.

5. Who will Arthur send to help King Tewdric face the Saxons?
(a) Sagramor.
(b) Morfans.
(c) Peredur.
(d) Eachern.

Short Answer Questions

1. What symbol does Galahad have on his shield?

2. What do Derfel and his men hunt while he and Cinewyn wait for Merlin?

3. Whom does Merlin say that Arthur wishes Derfel would marry?

4. Who killed the King of Siluria in the battle at the beginning of Part I?

5. What king was killed in the battle that Derfel remembers at the beginning of Part I?

(see the answer key)

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