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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 did Morgaine think she was agreeing to marry?

2. Gwydion is given a new name of Mordred - what does it mean?

3. Who kills Maleagrant to protect Gwenhwyfar?

4. Who makes the jest about Lancelet's devotion to the queen?

5. Who admits to Morgause that he suffered injuries in a fight about Arthur's marriage?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Kevin tell Morgaine she is wrong to do?

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

3. What is the plan for Avalloch's death?

4. What happens as Nimue tries to seduce Kevin?

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

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

7. What is widely known throughout the land, making a mockery of Arthur?

8. What is Morgaine's plan to take back Excalibur?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The tension between the Church and the Old Ways is thick in this story. Cite three times when these two sets of ideas clash. What could have been done to keep their relationship peaceful? Is there ever a way to have both religious outlooks? 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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