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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 Igraine see for the first time in a long while as the wedding ceremony services begin?

2. Who asks the Merlin if the marriage promise to Gwenhwyfar can be broken?

3. Why is Igraine disappointed in Chapter 4?

4. To what does Igraine attribute Gwenhwyfar's fear?

5. Who accepts Morgaine into service as a lady in waiting?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who helps Gwenhwyfar feel more relaxed as she and Igraine travel?

2. Who is also known as Galahad?

3. What is the secret that Morgaine lets slip to Gwenhwyfar?

4. What does Arthur carry into battle that ensures his wounds do not bleed heavily?

5. Who goes to the castle to visit Igraine as she is dying?

6. Who does Gwenhwyfar accept into service as a lady in waiting?

7. How is it that the court gets fever in the spring, but no one dies from this affliction?

8. Who sits on the garden wall, terrified to be outside?

9. When Morgaine tries to return to Avalon, what happens?

10. To where does Arthur order all the women and children be sent to as the battles are increasing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Sight seems to take a lot out of the people who use it for a long time. Do you think there is any way to avoid the exhaustion and sickness that comes with using this power? Why or why not? Why would something so helpful cause so much pain? Or is the action that is being performed to blame for the outcome?

Essay Topic 2

The tension between the Church and the Old Ways is thick in this story. Cite three times when these two sets of ideas clash. What could have been done to keep their relationship peaceful? Is there ever a way to have both religious outlooks? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Love is another long running theme in this novel, whether it's lust or love, that might be harder to say. The main love story that is discussed is the never-ending love between Lancelet and Gwenhwyfar. Do you think this is true love? Why or why not? Why do you feel this relationship exists in the story? What is its purpose? What do you think would have happened if they had gotten together in the first place?

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