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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is leading the third group of men in support of Derfel against the Saxons?

2. Who shows Derfel the Temple of Mithras?

3. What kind of city is Aquius Sulis?

4. How does Arthur say Christians practice human sacrifice?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Arthur form his plan of attack on the Saxon armies?

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

4. What special assignment is Derfel given when the plans for the Saxon invasion are discussed?

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

6. Who are Guinevere's jailers?

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

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

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

10. What are some of the beacon fires initially confused for?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is this book narrated, and what does this do to enhance the plot?

Essay Topic 2

What are some of the main Druidic rituals described in this book, and how do they shape the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

What role does symbolism play in the story and where does it appear? How is the plot altered by the presence of these symbols?

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