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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. Of whom does Igraine have disturbing dreams?

2. What does Gwenhwyfar not want in her court that would occur if Morgaine and Lancelet were to marry?

3. What does Gwenhwyfar do before climbing into bed with Lancelet?

4. What does Gwenhwyfar create for Arthur to carry into battle?

5. Who does Morgaine sit with during the wedding mass?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who lets Viviane know that Uther Pendragon is dying from a fatal wound in battle?

4. Why is Gorlois so enraged with Igraine?

5. How long does Viviane make Morgaine wait to see her?

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

7. After a vision from the Sight, from whom does Igraine expect a visit?

8. Viviane is coming to the Pentecost celebration to remind Arthur of what?

9. During the crowning ceremony, to whom does Arthur bow?

10. When Arthur suggests that Morgaine get married to Lancelet, who protests this idea?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Betrayal is rampant in this story. Cite three to five examples of betrayal in this story and explain why each was either a good thing or a bad thing in relation to the progress of the story. Can betrayal ever be a good thing? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Was Arthur an effective king? Why or why not? Cite examples of actions he took that relate to your answer. Do you feel that someone else would have made a better king? Who? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The character of Viviane is an interesting one. Though she seems to have the best interests of the characters at heart; at other times, she seems calculating and power hungry. Give examples of ways that Viviane actually hurts her mission to keep the Goddess alive in people's hearts. What do you think she could have done differently?

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