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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, The Fires of Mai Dun.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Guinevere after her infidelity?
(a) She is banished.
(b) She is executed.
(c) She is dethroned.
(d) She is put in a living grave.

2. Where does Merlin say he talks to the gods?
(a) Mai Dun.
(b) Mal Dul.
(c) Mer Tran.
(d) Ming Triung.

3. What is the name of Gawain's father?
(a) Budic.
(b) Burdric.
(c) Burdin.
(d) Bidric.

4. What was the occupation of the narrator of this book?
(a) Magician.
(b) Warlord.
(c) Armorer.
(d) Blacksmith.

5. Who has asked for the use of Excalibur?
(a) Bors.
(b) Powys.
(c) Merlin.
(d) Aelle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Gawain been brought to the Temple of Mithras?

2. What kind of man is Powys?

3. What does the surprising thing at the end of Derfel's fight cause the Saxon king to do?

4. What does Derfel pack with him on his journey?

5. How many Saxon warriors are in the hall when Derfel gets there?

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