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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. Why doesn't Launcelot want to fight Gareth?

2. What type of creature does Arthur do battle with once he is on land?

3. In this chapter, the quest for what is mentioned?

4. Who do Balin and Balan defeat?

5. With whom does Merlin fall in love?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Margawse and Lots' four sons do to Lamerak?

2. What happens to Launcelot when he goes to find the person who has killed Sir Gilbert the Bastard? Who does he meet? What does the person ask him to do?

3. How do Launcelot and Guenever try to cover rumors of their love affair?

4. What does Gareth do with the ring after proving he is worthy?

5. What do the Golden letters above a chair at the Round Table say, and what do they represent?

6. Where does Tristram move to and to what does he change his name? Why does he do this?

7. What is Tristram's response?

8. What is Beaumins real name and what does he ask of Launcelot?

9. What happens to Arthur, Accalon, and Uriens when they enter the ship they found?

10. Who did Mordred and Agravaine hire to kill Launcelot.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Does the book really revolve around Arthur and his death? Do you think the book should be titled differently? Or are the stories of the other knights supportive of the death of Arthur storyline?

Essay Topic 2

Avenging death is a major theme throughout the book. What would happen if every negative was avenged for the sake of revenge? Is it really justice when you take an eye for an eye?

Essay Topic 3

What are your thoughts on the great love between Launcelot and Guenever? Do you think they were selfish? Can love that strong be controlled and modified to fit societal pressures?

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