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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 Viviane suggest is behind the brushes of death that Arthur has had?

2. Whose life does Viviane end with her permission?

3. How does Igraine know that Gorlois is actually Uther?

4. How long has Morgaine been away?

5. Who is the Virgin Huntress?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Uther stare at that beckons Igraine and he to meet again and again?

3. When Gwenhwyfar makes a banner for Arthur to carry in battle, what is his response?

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

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

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

7. VIviane asks Raven to put aside her vow of silence and become the Lady of the Lake. What is Raven's response?

8. Who does Igraine have a bad feeling about, as they are about to be married?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Making promises is something that doesn't seem to work in this story. Cite three different times when a promise was made, but was then broken. What do you think this says about the characters who were involved? Should the promise have been made in the first place? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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