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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. Who does Cuneglas say is/are the enemies of Powys?

2. What was Oengus Mac Airem promised as a share for his part in the battle remembered in Part I?

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

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

5. How long does it take Aelle to persuade his men to assault Arthur's shield-wall?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Derfel picture his life after death?

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

3. What does Derfel believe will happen on Samain Eve?

4. What is left for the dead on Samain Eve?

5. What does Bishop Sansum believe about Samain Eve?

6. Why does Nimue kill the King of Siluria at the battle of Lugg Vale?

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

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

9. How does Arthur feel about Lancelot's making peace with Cerdic?

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

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

Discuss the conflict between the Britons and the Saxons. Use examples from the book.

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