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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 does Turquine hate Launcelot?

2. Why does the lodge owner throw Tristram into jail?

3. How does Tor become a knight?

4. From where are the twelve ambassadors that come to ask Arthur for money and allegiance?

5. Does Gareth let the beheaded knight go?

Short Essay Questions

1. What powers does the special ring that Lionesse has given to Gareth have?

2. What does it mean when Arthur is able to pull out the sword from the stone?

3. What does Morgan le Fay's shield portray on it? Why does Launcelot fight with it?

4. How has Merlin's power and stance in Camelot changed?

5. Why does Meliagraunce call treason on the Queen?

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

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

8. What does the bearer of the sword predict after Balin pulls the sword from the scabbard? What is Arthur's reaction?

9. What is the Knights Code?

10. What does the Lady of the Lake do to Merlin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe how righteousness can affect a person's ability to act in society. Some of the characters pretended to be different people to appear righteous. Is this really righteousness?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

What type of government would Arthur be the best leader at? Would he still be the best at a monarchy or a democracy?

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