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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the third set of men to aid Derfel and his army against the Saxons?
(a) Arthur's knights.
(b) The druid magicians.
(c) The black shield warriors.
(d) Gwent's reserve warriors.

2. Who guards the place where Merlin speaks with the gods?
(a) Black spear men.
(b) Arthur's knights.
(c) Magical weavers.
(d) Druid warriors.

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

4. What does Merlin do when he sees what Derfel has brought into the temple for him?
(a) He kisses it.
(b) He burns it.
(c) He spits on it.
(d) He slits his thumb with it.

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

6. Where is Nantosuelta performed?
(a) Mordred's Castle.
(b) Londgrass Hill.
(c) Lindinnis Palace.
(d) Temple of Mithras.

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

8. Who helps Lancelot try to overthrow Arthur?
(a) The Christians.
(b) Miriam.
(c) The Druids.
(d) The Bishop.

9. What is the name of Arthur's son?
(a) Grundre.
(b) Gandor.
(c) Geyndle.
(d) Gwydre.

10. Why does Arthur not believe in any gods?
(a) He sees no proof of it.
(b) He only believes in himself.
(c) There are too many for him to choose from.
(d) His faith has been shattered.

11. What important feast happens in the spring?
(a) The Feast of Indrian.
(b) The Feast of Imbolc.
(c) The Feast of Icklian.
(d) The Feast of Ithyllian.

12. What kind of ritual is performed a the important spring feast?
(a) Sacrifical.
(b) Agricultural.
(c) Religious.
(d) Fertility.

13. Who officiates at the important spring feast?
(a) Morgred.
(b) Fergal.
(c) Morgaine.
(d) Merlin.

14. What does the Saxon army form when they see Arthur's army attacking them?
(a) An arrow volley.
(b) A flanked formation.
(c) A series of lines.
(d) A shield wall.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What season do the Britons begin their attack on the Saxons?

2. Who do the Druids usually sacrifice in their rituals?

3. Who does Derfel take with him when he evacuates after the Saxon attack?

4. What is the leader of the third group of men in support of Derfel against the Saxons riding?

5. What kind of flowers is the naked woman in Domnoia carrying?

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