3. What do Chapters 8-9 foreshadow?
(a) Merlin's evilness.
(b) The chapters are heavy with impending change.
(c) Mordred's death.
(d) The chapters show Morgause getting closer to her son.

4. How does Mordred currently feel about his mother?
(a) He wishes she loved him more.
(b) He loves her still.
(c) He cannot see her manipulations.
(d) He feels resentment towards her.

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

6. What is revealed about Arthur's supposed slaughtering of infants during Morgan and Morgause's meeting?
(a) King Lot ordered the killing.
(b) Arthur did not slaughter infants.
(c) Arthur still wants Mordred dead.
(d) Merlin suggested the killings.

7. When Mordred threatens Morgause, how does she react?
(a) She finds her son more appealing.
(b) She is more attracted to her son.
(c) She shrinks away from her son.
(d) She reminds him she is a powerful witch.

8. After Queen Morgause is finished her story, what does Mordred believe about himself?
(a) Arthur wants to kill him.
(b) King Lot must have loved him very much.
(c) Queen Morgause is his mother.
(d) Mordred must be the bane of Arthur's existence.

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

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

11. Who sends Gawain to bring Mordred back to the castle to be thanked?
(a) Queen Morgause.
(b) Sula.
(c) King Lot.
(d) King Arthur.

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

13. What does Nimue have?
(a) A kind heart.
(b) Morgause's trust.
(c) A mean streak.
(d) All the powers and memories of Merlin.

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

15. Why is Morgause extremely pleased with Mordred?
(a) He has a strong likeness to Arthur.
(b) He looks a lot like her.
(c) He seems to have magical abilities.
(d) He creates a calming experience wherever he goes.