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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 arrives a few days before Pentecost with the news of Galahad's death?

2. What does Morgaine discover, even though she is advanced in years?

3. Where does Gwenhwyfar ask Lancelet to bring her?

4. Who does Lancelet kill before grabbing Gwenhwyfar and galloping away with her?

5. What does Morgaine want to do after being in the presence of Accolon and the midsummer's rituals?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Gwydion flatter Morgause so much?

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

4. Who is going to be schooled in Avalon as a Druid?

5. Why is Gwenhwyfar jealous at the next year's Pentecost?

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

7. What happens as Nimue tries to seduce Kevin?

8. Gwydion tells Morgaine that he likes to see who his competition is - competition for what?

9. What does Accolon say to Morgaine when she asks him if he is ready to challenge the betrayer for the sword that he holds by betrayal?

10. What is the cruel joke that is played on the guests at the great hall's dinner?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Knowing what is going to happen is something characters rely on for everyday decisions. But does knowing what will happen actually help the characters or does it harm them? If you were a character in this story, would you want to know the future? Why or why not? Does living in the present work better than knowing what's up ahead? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The Sight is a tool that the women use often in the story. Why do you feel that this was mainly a gift with which women were blessed? What makes women ideal candidates for this quality? Do men have qualities that might stand in the way of the Sight in this story? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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