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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 the name of Lancelot's son?

2. When had Mordred been acclaimed as King?

3. How many days does it take Arthur and his men to reach the sea when they go to rescue Guinevere?

4. Which of Derfel's men has the best eyesight?

5. How old is Tudwal?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Merlin's predictions about Guinevere come true?

2. Who pays for the songs that the bards sing about Tristan and Iseult, and why?

3. Why does Merlin say that Mordred is evil?

4. What is the place like where Tristan and Iesult have taken refuge?

5. What is a dream tower, and what is its purpose?

6. When Merlin interrogates Mordred after Derfel hits him, why does Mordred say that he sent Arthur and Derfel away?

7. What are Mordred's only decisions in the first year of his rule?

8. Why is it odd that Ligessac and the others knew for a week that Arthur and Derfel were coming?

9. What does Lancelot do about Arthur's offer of mercy for his men?

10. What does Nimue say about Guinevere after she is rescued from the Sea Palace?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the conflict between the Britons and the Saxons. Use examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Arthur and Lancelot.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Mordred and why he is not fit to rule Dumnonia. Use examples from the novel.

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