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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. Who does Igraine see when she uses the Sight?

2. With whom does Morgaine take mind-altering substances?

3. Whose life does Viviane end with her permission?

4. Who does Gwenhwyfar wish would come back to court so as to create a fertility charm for her?

5. Of whom does Igraine have disturbing dreams?

Short Essay Questions

1. How long does Viviane make Morgaine wait to see her?

2. What does Arthur carry into battle that ensures his wounds do not bleed heavily?

3. Before Kevin and Morgaine go to Camelot, what happens?

4. When Arthur suggests that Morgaine get married to Lancelet, who protests this idea?

5. To where does Morgaine go in order to attend the ceremony in which she is to give up her maidenhead?

6. When is Uther supposed to arrive to find Igraine?

7. What does Uther stare at that beckons Igraine and he to meet again and again?

8. Who is the son that Morgaine gives birth to that Morgause whisks away to a wet nurse?

9. When Morgaine tries to return to Avalon, what happens?

10. During the crowning ceremony, to whom does Arthur bow?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The tension between the Church and the Old Ways is thick in this story. Cite three times when these two sets of ideas clash. What could have been done to keep their relationship peaceful? Is there ever a way to have both religious outlooks? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Betrayal is rampant in this story. Cite three to five examples of betrayal in this story and explain why each was either a good thing or a bad thing in relation to the progress of the story. Can betrayal ever be a good thing? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Love is another long running theme in this novel, whether it's lust or love, that might be harder to say. The main love story that is discussed is the never-ending love between Lancelet and Gwenhwyfar. Do you think this is true love? Why or why not? Why do you feel this relationship exists in the story? What is its purpose? What do you think would have happened if they had gotten together in the first place?

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