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The Wicked Day Quiz

Mary Stewart
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The Wicked Day Quiz

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1)

What surprising information does Mordred get from Arthur? (from Book I, Chapter 15)

Merlin never made a prophecy.
Queen Guinevere is Mordred's mother.
Bedwyr is Mordred's father.
Arthur is Mordred's son.
2)

Do Mordred and Arthur want war with one another? (from Book III, Chapters 9-10, Epilogue)

No, Arthur wants peace.
No.
Yes, Mordred will defend what is his.
Yes, Arthur wants to take back what is his.
3)

Why are Gawain and Mordred now friends? (from Book II, Chapters 1-3)

Mordred will no longer be taking land from Gawain.
Mordred confdes in Gawain.
Gawain feels he can learn a lot from Mordred.
They both hate Morgause.
4)

How does Arthur feel toward Mordred? (from Book I, Chapter 15)

Nervous about the prophecy.
Sad that he is Morgause's son too.
Confused because this could be his downfall.
Proud of how his son turned out.
5)

Before Mordred can get to the "ailing" Morgause, who has arrived at the convent? (from Book II, Chapters 1-3)

Gawain.
Gabran.
Gaheris.
Agravain.
6)

Why do Mordred and Arthur think that Gawain and Gareth have gone to the north? (from Book II, Chapters 7-9)

To get a change of weather.
To seek revenge against Lamorak.
They want to see Arthur.
To meet Cedric.
7)

What men will be at Arthur's side during the meeting with Mordred? (from Book III, Chapters 9-10, Epilogue)

Gawain.
Constantine.
Bedwyr.
Bedwyr and Duke Constantine.
8)

What does the drawn sword signify to the soldiers and other officers? (from Book III, Chapters 9-10, Epilogue)

They are not sure how to react.
A way to greet someone.
It is a sign of war.
To stand down.
9)

What is Mordred unconcerned with at the end of this section? (from Book II, Chapters 4-6)

His father's affections for him.
The prophecy.
His own fate.
Rumors about Bedwyr and Guinevere.
10)

Why do the twins respect Mordred? (from Book II, Chapters 1-3)

He is Arthur's son.
Mordred expresses his ideas very well.
Because he killed Gabran.
He is very strong and nimble.
11)

How does war begin with Rome? (from Book III, Chapters 3-4)

Mordred tells Gawain to create war.
Gawain has an affair with a Roman general's daughter.
Arthur threatens the Roman ruler.
Gawain becomes angry and kills a Roman solider.
12)

Who begins bad-mouthing Arthur? (from Book II, Chapters 7-9)

Agravain.
Gawain.
Gareth.
Gaheris.
13)

What do all of the Orkney princes slowly become at Camelot? (from Book II, Chapters 1-3)

Annoyances.
Knights of the Round Table.
Kings of various areas.
Princes of Camelot.
14)

What has prevented ships from getting to England? (from Book III, Chapters 5-6)

The weather.
The death of the Roman Emperor.
A ship accident involving many boats.
Roman ships.
15)

At the end of Chapter 15, why does Morgause's kiss become more confusing to Mordred? (from Book I, Chapter 15)

He has seen her kiss her other sons.
He is attracted to her.
She tried to kiss him again.
Because she is his mother.
16)

Although this chapter presents the state of the kingdom, the Princess Elen story line is ____________. (from Book III, Chapters 1-2)

Confusing.
Giving a lot of detail.
Very necessary.
Easy to follow.
17)

When Mordred returns home, what is missing? (from Book III, Chapters 5-6)

There has been no envoy to tell him Arthur is alive.
Arthur's ring.
The castle has been ravaged.
Guinevere disappeared.
18)

Which brother is brought back to Camelot by Arthur? (from Book II, Chapters 10-12)

Gabran.
Gareth.
Gawain.
Gaheris.
19)

How does Arthur feel about his son's possible betrayal? (from Book III, Chapters 7-8)

Hurt.
Sad and confused.
Angry.
Threatened.
20)

What animal causes a soldier to draw his sword? (from Book III, Chapters 9-10, Epilogue)

A bear.
A poisonous snake.
A cat.
A bison.
21)

What is Nimue certain that cannot be changed? (from Book II, Chapters 4-6)

Mordred's feelings.
Her visions.
Fate.
The prophecy.
22)

What has happened to Bedwyr? (from Book III, Chapters 1-2)

He was sent to Brittany.
Decided to start a family away from Camelot.
He was killed by Gawain.
He was sent Saxton.
23)

What do the two tribes discuss during their meetings? (from Book II, Chapters 7-9)

Making a treaty.
Being friends.
Establishing peace.
Creating a new kingdom together.
24)

What does this chapter do to the climax of the book? (from Book III, Chapters 1-2)

Helps to build tension.
Creates strange tension.
Decreases the building tension.
Creates a new story line.
25)

What will the two men try to live with and forget? (from Book I, Chapter 15)

Merlin's prophecy.
Morgause's manipulations.
Queen Guinevere.
The Orkney princes' unruliness.
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