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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. Who does Arthur marry?

2. Who does Arthur fight?

3. Who does Launcelot kiss while he is resting in the pavilion?

4. King Anguis is the king of...?

5. What is the child Mordred's fate?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is La Cote Male Taile? Who gave him his name?

2. Why does Isoud convince Tristram to go to the feast with her? What is the result of her plan?

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

4. What is the result of Sir Kay and Launcelot's armor switch?

5. Gawaine gets into some trouble in the forest and ends up killing a knight. What is his punishment and why is he not punished more severely?

6. What is the irony about Launcelot and Queen Guenever's love?

7. What creatures does Arthur do battle with en route to Rome? What does he do to the creatures and what does he do after the encounter?

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

9. Why does La Cote Male Taile wear the coat?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are some ways in your world that you would prove you are worthy of something? Discuss a right of passage and what it meant to you.

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think that the book is filled with sexist remarks? Why does the book portray women as mystics, sorceresses and magical mythical beings?

Essay Topic 3

Pretending to be someone a person is not is an recurrent theme in this book. Do hidden identities really make it easier for a person to exist in Camelot? If a person's goal in Camelot is to be accepted by society and get into heaven, then how does being someone else help that goal? Think about Gareth, Launcelot, and Tristram in your response.

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