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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. What does the King do when he finds out that Tristram killed his brother-in-law?

2. Where did the kings flee from after realizing Arthur would be a strong king?

3. Who does Merlin predict Lancelot will kill?

4. What class standing are Gawaine and Gareth.

5. Who does Beaumains want to knight him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What sin does Percivale commit after he was saved by Galahad? What does the sin represent?

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

3. Who does Launcelot encounter in the Chapel? What does this person want from him?

4. Why does Meliagraunce call treason on the Queen?

5. Why is Tor given land and an earldom?

6. How to people perceive Joseph of Arimathea?

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

8. What is Arthur's response to the Lady of the Lake? What happens to Balin?

9. What is Merlin and Arthur's vision for the Round Table?

10. Why does Arthur go to Rome?

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

Why do you think Merlin's strength turned into spiritual strength as opposed to magical strength? Was it a shift in ideals and values? Or a need to legitimize his actions with religion?

Essay Topic 3

There is an obvious obsession to perform in Camelot. The knights are constantly trying to pick fights with people, proving they are dishonorable and need to be put in their place. Explain how that translates into modern society. Is there an obsession to compete in school? in town? Do you think this is a healthy obsession? Does it make people better when they are so competitive or does it hurt to much to fail that people don't want to try at all? explain.

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