Excalibur: A Novel of Arthur Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Mid-Book Test (up to Part Two, Mynydd Baddon)

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

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

2. Why has Gawain been brought to the Temple of Mithras?
a) To kill the sacrificed persons.
b) To convince Arthur to perform a ritual.
c) To be a liaison for his father.
d) To be sacrificed.

3. Why do Arthur and his men all put crosses on their shields?
a) He thinks it will soften the hearts of the Saxons.
b) He is humbling himself before God.
c) It is a Druid symbol.
d) It is the price of Gwent's alliance.

4. Who helps Lancelot try to overthrow Arthur?
a) Miriam.
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