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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Morgause's princes assume that Arthur has sent for them?
(a) They can claim their places as Knights of the Round Table.
(b) They will claim they are Arthur's son.
(c) They will claim inheritances and become Knights of the Round Table.
(d) They will claim land inheritances.

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

3. Concerning Arthur, what is Queen Morgause unsure of?
(a) Whether or not he knows about Mordred.
(b) If he still loves her.
(c) If he has developed special powers.
(d) Her powers and what Arthur knows.

4. Which of Morgause's actions in Chapter 9 shock Mordred?
(a) Morgause tells Mordred he must leave Camelot forever.
(b) Morgause kisses Mordred.
(c) She cuts off all her hair.
(d) She tells Mordred the truth.

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

6. After drinking and gambling for a long time, what has Gabran run out of?
(a) Money.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Horses.
(d) Jewels.

7. What does Mordred think will happen to him?
(a) He will kill himself.
(b) He will be put to death or imprisoned.
(c) His mother will kill him.
(d) Arthur will forgive him.

8. How do the two men commiserate and connect with one another?
(a) Over Morgause's manipulations.
(b) How they have missed one another.
(c) Their hate of the Orkney princes.
(d) Over their love for Camelot.

9. What does Arthur promise Mordred in Chapter 15?
(a) He will take care of his son.
(b) Mordred will be made regent.
(c) He will call him legitimate.
(d) Arthur will kill Morgause.

10. What are the twins eager to do?
(a) Fight in a war.
(b) Find wives.
(c) Be with their mother.
(d) Become men.

11. How are Queen Morguase and King Arthur related?
(a) King Arthur is the Queen's uncle.
(b) They are half siblings.
(c) They are dear friends.
(d) They are cousins.

12. Who demands a meeting with Arthur?
(a) Queen Morgause.
(b) Merlin.
(c) Gawain.
(d) Mordred.

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

14. Who does Mordred save from falling off the cliffs near his home?
(a) Gaheris.
(b) Agravain.
(c) Gawain.
(d) Gabran.

15. Where is Mordred brought after he kills Gabran?
(a) Sent back to the islands.
(b) To the dungeons.
(c) To Arthur.
(d) To his mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. As time goes on, what does Mordred wonder about his place at the castle?

2. What does Nimue have?

3. In Book II, Chapter 1, when are the boys allowed to visit their mother?

4. What news does the Royal ship bring in Chapter 8?

5. How do the men act around their mother?

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