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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. How many stepmothers has Tristan of Kernow had, including Ialle?
(a) 3.
(b) 7.
(c) 5.
(d) 8.

3. When Derfel and his men are the first to cross the bridge across the Pontes, what do they find in the middle?
(a) A horse's head.
(b) A dead sheep.
(c) A dead goat.
(d) A dog's head.

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

5. When do Merlin and Nimue come to see Derfel and Cinewyn on their farm?
(a) On the winter solstice.
(b) Three days after the winter solstice.
(c) A day after the winter solstice.
(d) Just days before the winter solstice.

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

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

8. After Merlin suggests a sacrifice to the gods, how many days does Arthur think it will take for Aelle to ready his forces for battle?
(a) 1 day.
(b) 4 days.
(c) 7 days.
(d) 3 days.

9. What does Derfel make lovers' rings from when he and Ceinwyn are back to Cwm Isaf?
(a) An old sword.
(b) A piece of silver.
(c) A Saxon axehead.
(d) A piece of bronze.

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

11. According to Bishop Samsun, who came to Lancelot in a dream?
(a) John the Baptist.
(b) The Virgin Mary.
(c) The Apostle Paul.
(d) The Lord Jesus Christ.

12. What color cross does Bishop Sansum wear when he comes to the baptismal site in Corinium?
(a) Silver.
(b) Black.
(c) Red-gold.
(d) Bronze.

13. How many men does Merlin try to get to follow the Dark Road?
(a) 100.
(b) 80.
(c) 65.
(d) 75.

14. Who does Arthur want to lead Derfel's men when they go to their next assignment after the battle in Part I?
(a) Issa.
(b) Galahad.
(c) Lancelot.
(d) Sagramor.

15. How many towers does Annwn have?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many swords does Arthur get when he orders that every household that has a sword that is not already pledged to the army's service should be surrendered?

2. What type of trees are near Annwn?

3. What handicap does Mordred have?

4. Who, dressed in full war gear, flanks Lancelot when he comes to the baptismal site in Corinium?

5. Where might others from the great days be living?

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