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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Derfel having a conversation with as he writes this book?
(a) Guinevere.
(b) Queen Igraine.
(c) The bishop.
(d) A group of monks.

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

3. When are the gods to return to Britain?
(a) The Eve of the Passover.
(b) The Eve of Madrigon.
(c) The Eve of Christmas.
(d) The Eve of Samain.

4. Who is with the King when Derfel delivers his message?
(a) His two sons.
(b) Lancelot and Bors.
(c) The feasting hall guests.
(d) The royal guards.

5. Who shows Derfel the Temple of Mithras?
(a) Gawain.
(b) Bors.
(c) Arthur.
(d) Merlin.

6. What is the name of Derfel's mother?
(a) Urce.
(b) Arce.
(c) Erce.
(d) Irce.

7. What did Cefydd sacrifice to try and win his war?
(a) His wife.
(b) His daughter.
(c) His son.
(d) His brother.

8. What are there barrels of in the Temple of Mithras?
(a) Vinegar.
(b) Bones.
(c) Sea salt.
(d) Acid.

9. What time of day do Derfel and his men put their armor on?
(a) Twilight.
(b) Noon.
(c) Midnight.
(d) Dawn.

10. What does Arthur congratulate Derfel for after saving him?
(a) Finding a suitable fortress.
(b) Catching him in time.
(c) Staying alive.
(d) His good defense.

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

12. Who do the Druids usually sacrifice in their rituals?
(a) Old kings and queens.
(b) Traitors from other lands.
(c) The sons of kings.
(d) Virgins.

13. How long is Arthur gone after saving Derfel and his men after they are trapped?
(a) Five days.
(b) Three days.
(c) Two days.
(d) Four days.

14. What occupation does Derfel take after his battling is done?
(a) Scribe.
(b) Banker.
(c) Historian.
(d) Clerk.

15. Where does Cerdic escape when the third group of men attacks?
(a) To the west.
(b) Into the woods.
(c) To the east.
(d) By the river.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who guards the place where Merlin speaks with the gods?

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

5. What makes Derfel think Merlin can talk to the gods?

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