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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four, The Last Enchantment.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is leading the third group of men in support of Derfel against the Saxons?
(a) A masked and hooded figure.
(b) Gawain's corpse.
(c) A naked woman.
(d) Merlin with a severred head on a stake.

2. What is the fortress made of that Derfel is trapped in?
(a) Steel.
(b) Earth.
(c) Wood.
(d) Rock.

3. What does Arthur want to do in order to win the war with the Saxons?
(a) Bribe one of the kings.
(b) Make a sneak attack.
(c) Hold a treaty meeting.
(d) Break the rules of war.

4. What kind of carts are used at the beginning of the attack on the fortress when Derfel is trapped?
(a) Hospital Carts.
(b) Ox carts.
(c) Horse carts.
(d) Storage Carts.

5. Who comes up with the idea that breaks the shield line of the Saxons when Derfel and his men are trapped?
(a) Guinevere.
(b) Galahad.
(c) Lancelot.
(d) Derfel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Arthur and his men all put crosses on their shields?

2. What signals the coming of the Saxons at the end of the book?

3. How did Taliesin say he communicated with Merlin?

4. What is the river that Derfel finds Caddwg on?

5. Who saves Derfel after he is captured?

(see the answer key)

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