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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Arthur able to defeat the Saxon Army?
(a) They are led into a trap.
(b) They are weakened by the plague.
(c) An important letter is intercepted.
(d) A prisoner explains the plan of attack.

2. What is the official religion of Britain at the time of this book?
(a) Catholicism.
(b) Druidism.
(c) Christianity.
(d) Paganism.

3. What kind of flowers is the naked woman in Domnoia carrying?
(a) Violets.
(b) Lillies.
(c) Roses.
(d) Bleeding Hearts.

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

5. What is leading the third group of men in support of Derfel against the Saxons?
(a) Gawain's corpse.
(b) A masked and hooded figure.
(c) Merlin with a severred head on a stake.
(d) A naked woman.

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

7. What kind of armor do the Gwent soldiers wear?
(a) Druid.
(b) Greek.
(c) British.
(d) Roman.

8. What does Derfel know he will receive at Nantosuelta?
(a) Luck and prosperity.
(b) Orders from Arthur.
(c) A lover for the night.
(d) A fortune from a sorceress.

9. Which direction does Derfel travel in after the Saxon attack?
(a) West.
(b) North.
(c) East.
(d) South.

10. What kind of man is Powys?
(a) A servant.
(b) A jester.
(c) A shepherd.
(d) A monk.

11. Where does Argante place the blood from the ritual at the spring feast?
(a) On her breast.
(b) On her thighs.
(c) On her arms.
(d) On her face.

12. Why has Gawain been brought to the Temple of Mithras?
(a) To be a liaison for his father.
(b) To be sacrificed.
(c) To convince Arthur to perform a ritual.
(d) To kill the sacrificed persons.

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

14. What does Derfel pack with him on his journey?
(a) Paper and pen.
(b) A flag of truce.
(c) His sword and shield.
(d) Food for a month.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is with the King when Derfel delivers his message?

2. Who comes up with the idea that breaks the shield line of the Saxons when Derfel and his men are trapped?

3. Who helps Lancelot try to overthrow Arthur?

4. What does Merlin do when he sees what Derfel has brought into the temple for him?

5. What are the Saxon armies preparing to do when they are attacked?

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