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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. What does Viviane decide to make in order to keep Arthur safe in battle?

2. Who notices immediately that Morgaine is pregnant?

3. With whom does Morgaine take mind-altering substances?

4. With whom does Arthur give Gwenhwyfar permission to sleep?

5. What does Morgaine not break that makes her realize she may be pregnant?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Before Kevin and Morgaine go to Camelot, what happens?

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

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

10. What does Morgaine suspect when the moon has gone through another cycle and she did not break her moon fast?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Old Ways seem to have been around for many years before Christianity and this fact is a large factor in this story. Why do you think people followed the Old Ways? What does this practice offer to the common person? Why is Christianity something that is appealing after time goes on?

Essay Topic 2

Some might say that the the life of children is something that is taken for granted in this story. Cite three examples that support this claim. Why do you think abortions were so commonplace in this day and age? Why has the stigma associated with this act changed in recent times? What do you think the author is trying to say about abortions?

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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