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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 do the knights pledge to seek for Arthur?

2. What happens between Lancelet and Gwenhwyfar after she is freed?

3. Who seeks permission to marry again?

4. To whom does Lancelet finally confess his love of Gwenhwyfar?

5. Who wants to challenge Lancelet in a fight?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Morgaine pursue after mistakenly agreeing to marry King Uriens?

2. What makes Morgause finally feel her age?

3. What will the love potion do for Elaine when Lancelet drinks it in his wine?

4. Right after the church service on Pentecost, what does Lancelet do?

5. At Morgaine's request, what does Lancelet do at the end of the story?

6. Who do Arthur and Gwenhwyfar begin to trust as they stay at the deserted Camelot?

7. Why was Gwenhwyfar unable to carry a child to term?

8. What does Morgaine do when Accolon and Uwaine arrive for a visit?

9. Who is to be schooled in Avalon, as per their agreement for the love potion?

10. What happens as Nimue tries to seduce Kevin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Why is it that people need to choose the rightful heir to a throne? Does this system make sense to you in modern times? Why or why not? Wouldn't it make more sense to choose a king who has the qualities that are necessary, rather than the bloodline? Why do you think some cultures have continued this practice?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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