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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 wants to rule in King Loedengranz's stead, as he is dead?

2. What does Lancelet agree to do on a quest?

3. What does Morgaine make for Elaine?

4. Who tells Morgaine that she was wrong to condemn Arthur about Excalibur?

5. After Accolon and Arthur fight, who is left dead at the end?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens as Nimue tries to seduce Kevin?

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

4. Who wants Morgaine to help her marry Lancelet?

5. Why are Arthur's knights invigorated when Arthur arrives back at the table?

6. 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?

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

8. Who rapes Gwenhwyfar in hopes of getting another heir to the throne?

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

10. What name do the Saxons give to Gwydion, meaning Evil Counsel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Doing something because you are told you should is something that also factors into many characters' lives in this story. Morgaine is told she is to give her maidenhead during a ceremony, and she does so without question. How do you think you would have responded if you were told the same thing? What would you have done? Why or why not? Keep in mind that this "order" is coming from the high priestess of Avalon.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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