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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book II, Chapters 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is it difficult for Mordred to sleep at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) He needs no light where he sleeps.
(b) He now lives at the castle with his half brothers.
(c) He has the gout.
(d) He feels bad for leaving his family.

2. How are the brothers treated when they arrive at Camelot?
(a) Rudely, and forced to go home.
(b) Asked to wait two towns over.
(c) Turned politely away.
(d) Forced to sleep with commoners.

3. Why is the castle at Rheged in turmoil?
(a) Arthur has disbanded their army.
(b) Queen Morgan's lover was killed by Arthur.
(c) A storm has ruined all of the crops.
(d) An enemy army is approaching.

4. Why are the men sad for their mother?
(a) They miss her dearly.
(b) Her harsh, stark surroundings at the convent.
(c) She seems sad and lonely.
(d) She has fallen into a depression.

5. As she tells Mordred the story of his birth and childhood, who does Queen Morguase lead Mordred to believe his father is?
(a) King Lot.
(b) Arthur.
(c) Gaheris.
(d) Gavin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Instead of King Arthur, what other name does Arthur go by?

2. What surprises Queen Morgause about Mordred as he comes to court in Chapter 2?

3. Why do the twins respect Mordred?

4. How have Arthur's guards made it impossible for Mordred to escape?

5. As the illegitimate son of King Lot, what did Mordred think he was entitled to?

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