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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. When had Mordred been acclaimed as King?

2. How long did Cadoc and Ligessac know that Arthur and Derfel were coming?

3. Whom does Bishop Sansum marry?

4. Who is Derfel's father?

5. How old is Morwen when Derfel becomes his guardian?

Short Essay Questions

1. How much interest does Mordred show in council meetings?

2. Who does Ceinwyn blame for the death of her infant sons?

3. Where do Derfel and his family go to live after Mordred becomes king?

4. What is Camelot?

5. What does Bishop Cadoc look like?

6. How does Derfel sometimes wish the problem with Mordred be solved?

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

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

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

10. What does Arthur say whenever Mordred's suitability to be king is raised in the Royal Council?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using examples from the book, discuss the divine right of kings and how that belief affects events in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Lancelot is baptized into the Christian religion. Argue whether he was baptized to avoid humiliation or because he saw a vision of the Virgin Mary. Use examples from the book to support your position.

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