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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 reveals that the answer to #110 is correct?

2. Morgaine sneaks off in the night to be with whom?

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

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

5. What does Gwenhwyfar accidentally mention to Arthur?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Gwydion flatter Morgause so much?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The idea of a prophecy is something that causes characters in this book to take actions they might not have taken otherwise. What do you feel is the importance of prophecy? Is there a place for prophecy in today's times? Why or why not? What do you think would have happened if there was no prophecy in this story?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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