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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who has asked for the use of Excalibur?
(a) Aelle.
(b) Powys.
(c) Merlin.
(d) Bors.

3. Where does Merlin say he talks to the gods?
(a) Mai Dun.
(b) Mer Tran.
(c) Mal Dul.
(d) Ming Triung.

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

5. Who has allied with Aelle in attacking Arthur?
(a) Cerdic.
(b) Galahad.
(c) Lancelot.
(d) Cedric.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Arthur want to do in order to win the war with the Saxons?

2. When are the gods to return to Britain?

3. Why is Powis able to hide what he is writing about from the bishop?

4. What color are the crosses put on the shields?

5. How is Arthur able to defeat the Saxon Army?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens as Derfel and his men prepare to die in battle against the Saxon armies?

2. What is included in the first chapter with the purpose of helping the reader understand the plot better?

3. Why is little background information given at the beginning of this book?

4. What does Derfel have planted while he is trapped by the Saxon army, and what does this show?

5. What warning did Bors give Derfel, and how did this affect the fight?

6. What does Argante do at the Feast of Imbolc?

7. What is done to keep at bay the first wave of attack from the Saxons on Derfel's trapped men?

8. What is the one thing Arthur does NOT do while he is fighting with Derfel against the Saxons?

9. What does the Saxon army do when they have Derfel and his men trapped?

10. How does Arthur find his son at the temple of Mithras?

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