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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 doesn't think it's right for pagans to fight under the banner of a Christian king?

2. Who does Arthur choose to stand by as they stood by his throne?

3. Who is upset and writes in her journal about how her mother ignores her?

4. What takes over the court, though it claims no lives?

5. What does Viviane do that impresses Morgaine?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Where has Igraine lived since the death of Uther?

3. To where does Morgaine go in order to attend the ceremony in which she is to give up her maidenhead?

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

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

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

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

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

9. Who does Viviane guess is behind the many close calls Arthur has been having?

10. When is Uther supposed to arrive to find Igraine?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Magic is used constantly in the story - sometimes for good and sometimes for bad. Do you feel this story could have been told without the magical elements? Why or why not? Give three examples of scenes in which magic was used, but didn't need to be - in your opinion.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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