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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 is Excalibur?
(a) A soldier.
(b) A helmut.
(c) A wizard.
(d) A sword.

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

3. Why is Powis able to hide what he is writing about from the bishop?
(a) The Bishop cannot read.
(b) He only writes at night.
(c) He includes illustrations of battles.
(d) He writes in Egyptian.

4. What is the name of Derfel's wife?
(a) Caric.
(b) Ceinwyn.
(c) Clarion.
(d) Carien.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the King give Derfel before he leaves?

2. Why does Arthur send Derfel to converse with the Saxon King?

3. What is the name of Arthur's son?

4. What is the name of Derfel's mother?

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

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