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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. When Axl and Beatrice saw a young girl in Chapter 13, who was with her?

2. In Chapter 7, what covers the floor of the chamber Axl and his companions find when they walk through the tunnel?

3. In "Gawain's First Reverie," what does Gawain remember that Axl was called?

4. At the beginning of "Gawain's First Reverie," how much sleep did Gawain get?

5. In Chapter 8, who found Wistan after he fought the soldiers?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 8, what does Edwin see when he reaches the central courtyard of the monastery?

2. In Chapter 11, what does Axl have to do to rescue Beatrice?

3. What is Wistan's condition in Chapter 10?

4. Where is the young monk taking Edwin in Chapter 8?

5. In Chapter 12, what does Wistan want Edwin to promise?

6. In "Gawain's First Reverie," who was Axl and what did he regret?

7. In "Gawain's Second Reverie," why does Axl insist on taking the goat to the giant's cairn?

8. In Chapter 13, why did the girl ask Axl and Beatrice to take a goat to the giant's cairn?

9. Why can Axl and Beatrice not ride in a boat in Chapter 11, and how do they go down the river?

10. What does Axl remember about meeting Beatrice in Chapter 6?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A wagon with a cage is found at the monastery. What is the purpose of the wagon and cage? In what way is the use of the cart a ritual? Why do the monks use the wagon and cage as penance? How successful has the use of the wagon and cart been?

Essay Topic 2

The novel takes place in Britain’s Dark Age. What is the genre of the novel and why?

Essay Topic 3

Wistan knew Lord Brennus when they were boys. What was the relationship between Wistan and Brennus when they were boys? Why does Brennus seek revenge upon Wistan?

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