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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book I, Chapters 13-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After meeting the other princes, what does Mordred realize about them and the influence of their mother?
(a) He wishes the Queen was his mother.
(b) He will have to watch his words and actions.
(c) None of the boys like their mother.
(d) The boys think their mother is manipulative.

2. Although they are sad to see their mother go, how do the boys feel about their new lives without her?
(a) Still sad and unconsolable.
(b) She becomes a distant memory.
(c) Relieved to be free from their mother's control.
(d) They begin to fight with Arthur and demand her to

3. Now that his foster family has been taken away from him, what does Mordred realize about his future?
(a) It is uncertain because of his illegitimate status.
(b) He is glad he is no longer of meager beginnings.
(c) He has no future.
(d) He must work hard to fit in.

4. Who does Morgause realize that Arthur wants?
(a) Gawain.
(b) Herself.
(c) Mordred.
(d) Gareth.

5. Who alerts the guards of Mordred's escape attempt?
(a) Nimue.
(b) Merlin.
(c) Gareth.
(d) Gawain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Queen Morgause says she had a ___________ prior to the news Mordred brings her.

2. What is Morgause's walk through the castle symbolic of?

3. What are all the Orkney princes aware of?

4. Why is it difficult for Mordred to sleep at the beginning of Chapter 5?

5. How is Arthur's character depicted in the novel?

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