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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 kind of boats are to be used in the battle at the end of the book?

2. What does Arthur say to do with Lancelot's sword?

3. What does Gwydre name his son?

4. What color is Excalibur?

5. What time of day do reinforcements arrive at the sea shore?

Short Essay Questions

1. What breaks the peace in Briton after the defeat of the Saxons?

2. What is the ghost fence?

3. What does Nimue do when Excalibur is gone?

4. Why is Ceinwyn sick, and how is Derfel supposed to cure her?

5. What does Arthur do when he gets word that Mordred is marching towards them?

6. How does Mordred die?

7. What does Derfel make sure of before he kills Aelle and why?

8. What does Derfel ask Gwydre to do for him at the end of the battle?

9. What do Arthur and all of his men have a very small amount of knowledge about?

10. What was the mortal wound Arthur receives?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are some of the forms of foreshadowing used in this book, and how do those moments affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

Honor is something that many of the main characters were striving for in this book. Who is most affected by this pursuit, and how doesd it change the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

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

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