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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What banner does Cerdic's army carry when he comes to meet the Britons after they defeat Aelle?
(a) A Wolf's skull painted red with the tanned skin of a dead man.
(b) A pair of horsetails attached to a bone.
(c) A pair of wolf tails attached to a bone.
(d) Two swords crossed on a wolf skin.

2. Which two women come in an ox cart to the baptismal site in Corinium?
(a) Helledd and Ceinwyn.
(b) Queen Elaine and Guinevere.
(c) Dian and Morwenna.
(d) Ailleann and Ade.

3. What king was killed in the battle that Derfel remembers at the beginning of Part I?
(a) King Tewdric.
(b) King Uther.
(c) King Mordred.
(d) King Gorfyddyd.

4. What trees grow on the steep sides of the valley where Ceinwyn and Derfel stay?
(a) Poplars.
(b) Elms.
(c) Oaks.
(d) Maples.

5. If Ceinwyn had stayed with Cadwallon on the Dark Road, which of his wives would she have been?
(a) Seventh.
(b) Fifth.
(c) Eighth.
(d) Tenth.

6. Where was the battle that Derfel remembers at the beginning of Part I?
(a) Llyn Cerrig Bach.
(b) Boduan.
(c) Lloegyr.
(d) Lugg Vale.

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

8. How many men does Derfel believe Aelle brings to battle?
(a) 400.
(b) 1,000.
(c) 600.
(d) 750.

9. Who is sent to give Aelle misinformation about Arthur's plans?
(a) Nimue.
(b) Scarach.
(c) Malla.
(d) Lunete.

10. What symbol do the men of Gwent have on their shields?
(a) Hawks.
(b) A Black bull.
(c) A Bear.
(d) Boars.

11. What does Agricola tell Derfel that Lancelot was buying at Magnis two months ago?
(a) Supplies.
(b) A sword.
(c) Armor.
(d) Mirrors.

12. How many men does Aelle take with him to meet with Arthur and Cerdic in London?
(a) 45.
(b) 60.
(c) 75.
(d) 20.

13. What does Derfel ask Issa to do with Cavan's sword after he dies?
(a) Carry it.
(b) Give it to Sagramor.
(c) Take it back to Ireland.
(d) Throw it in a lake.

14. Over what shrine is Bishop Sansum guardian?
(a) Holy Thorn.
(b) Holy Church.
(c) Holy Shroud.
(d) Holy Cross.

15. How many men are bivouacked beside the River Churn in Corinium?
(a) About 200.
(b) At least 100.
(c) About 175.
(d) About 300.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Cerdic's cloak made of when he meets with Arthur on the battlefield where Aelle is defeated?

2. Whom does Arthur assign to guard the southern frontier against Cerdric in the upcoming battle with the Saxons?

3. Who does Arthur want to lead Derfel's men when they go to their next assignment after the battle in Part I?

4. What happens to Mordred's Christian guardian?

5. How many days does it take for Merlin and his group to reach Caer Gei?

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