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

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

3. 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.

4. What path would the Saxon armies have left on?
(a) Fusse.
(b) Fosse.
(c) Frasse.
(d) Flisse.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Arthur broken up when the battle is won?

2. When will the Saxons hold a festival for Eostre?

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

4. What direction does the Saxon army invade from?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Merlin do after Arthur puts an end to the ritual on Mai Dun?

2. What disappoints Derfel when he arrives at the Aelle's hall?

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

4. What is the price to Arthur for the alliance with Gwent?

5. Why does Arthur send Derfel to confer with Aelle, and how does Derfel feel about this?

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

7. What does Arthur ask Derfel to do during the winter following the sacrificial ritual?

8. What is the first thing Derfel does when he realizes that he and his men are trapped in the earthen fortress?

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

10. What does Aelle do before Derfel leaves his castle after delivering the message from Arthur?

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