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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. How many men does Cerdic have when he comes to the battlefield where the Britons defeat Aelle?

2. What is Ceinwyn called?

3. What symbol does Galahad have on his shield?

4. How many men does Derfel believe Aelle brings to battle?

5. When Derfel and his men are the first to cross the bridge across the Pontes, what do they find in the middle?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Arthur try to buy Agricola's vote to make Lancelot part of the fellowship of Mithras?

2. How do Merlin and Nimue distract the Saxons' war dogs?

3. What slows Arthur's troops as they go to battle the Saxons?

4. Why is Arthur in Derfel's debt after the battle at Lugg Vale?

5. How does Lancelot evade being turned down to join the Fellowship of Mithras?

6. How do Derfel and Igraine keep Bishop Sansum from knowing that Derfel is writing tales of Arthur?

7. What do Merlin and Nimue do to protect Ceinwyn after Lancelot's Druids threaten her life?

8. When Cavan and his men want to renew their oaths to Derfel, what does he allow them to paint on their shields and why?

9. Why does Derfel believe that Diwrnach wants them to find the cauldron?

10. What does Arthur imply Derfel would gain if he proposes Lancelot for membership in the fellowship of Mithras?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are many prophecies in the book. Discuss the various prophecies and which ones are fulfilled in the book. Are there any self-fulfilling prophecies?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the rivalry and hatred between Morgan and Nimue and the consequences of their enmity. Use examples from "Enemy of God."

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Arthur and Lancelot.

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