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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three, Nimue's Curse.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Derfel supposed to give the gift from the Saxon king to?
(a) His bride.
(b) Arthur.
(c) Guinevere.
(d) His mother.

2. Where does Arthur think the Saxon armies will be convening?
(a) In the valley.
(b) Along the Thames.
(c) At the sea shore.
(d) Along the hilly slopes.

3. What is slaughtered at the important spring feast ritual?
(a) Calves.
(b) Lambs.
(c) Triplet babies.
(d) A maiden.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Derfel describe the day that the attack on the Saxons was begun?

2. What does Arthur say when he hears Lancelot has died?

3. Who does Derfel send a message to when he is trapped by the Saxon armies?

4. Where is Isca when Ceinwyn falls ill?

5. What part of Gwent's army is reluctant to attack?

(see the answer key)

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