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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book III, Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Mordred begins his life as a prince, what does he learn to do?
(a) Ride a pony.
(b) Fight and get into scrapes.
(c) To read.
(d) Fight, ride, and establish his place.

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

3. Why has Mordred become more valuable to the Queen at the end of Chapter 7?
(a) He is a good son.
(b) Mordred has secret powers.
(c) Mordred is incredibly smart.
(d) Queen Guinevere cannot have an heir.

4. Which brother helps Mordred to escape Camelot?
(a) Gaheris.
(b) Gareth.
(c) Gawain.
(d) Gabran.

5. Why do the twins respect Mordred?
(a) Mordred expresses his ideas very well.
(b) He is very strong and nimble.
(c) Because he killed Gabran.
(d) He is Arthur's son.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. While war wages on, how does Mordred busy himself?

3. Why do the other princes begin to resent Mordred?

4. Why is the castle at Rheged in turmoil?

5. What do all of the Orkney princes slowly become at Camelot?

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