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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. To test Mordred, what does Morgause have him do in Chapter 9?
(a) Touch her in appropriately.
(b) Has him stare into a pool of water in her conjuring room.
(c) Makes him kill a large animal.
(d) Give her a massage.

3. What are all the Orkney princes aware of?
(a) Gabran's seedy presence.
(b) A new life they will lead.
(c) Tension and turmoil in the castle.
(d) Their mother's attraction to Mordred.

4. Who does Sula believe are Mordred's real parents?
(a) Queen Morgan and King Lot.
(b) Queen Morguase and King Arthur.
(c) Queen Morgan and King Arthur.
(d) Queen Morguase and King Lot.

5. Who are the princes put in the care of?
(a) Cam.
(b) Ca.
(c) Cei.
(d) Cee.

6. In Book II, Chapter 1, when are the boys allowed to visit their mother?
(a) March.
(b) April.
(c) January.
(d) February.

7. Why does Mordred kill Gabran?
(a) Gabran insults his mother.
(b) Gabran insults Arthur.
(c) He learns Gabran set his foster parents' house on fire.
(d) He tried to kill Arthur.

8. What does Mordred notice about his mother's new home?
(a) It is an awful dwelling.
(b) Parts of the building might collapse.
(c) Her convent is very far away.
(d) She has hidden expensive furnishings for her son's visits.

9. 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.

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

11. How have Arthur's guards made it impossible for Mordred to escape?
(a) They tightened security.
(b) Locked him in a dungeon.
(c) They locked him in a cage.
(d) They handcuffed him.

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 Morgause plan to bring to her half brother?
(a) Gifts.
(b) Money.
(c) Jewels.
(d) A baby.

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

15. How does Arthur feel toward Mordred?
(a) Confused because this could be his downfall.
(b) Proud of how his son turned out.
(c) Sad that he is Morgause's son too.
(d) Nervous about the prophecy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Chapters 8-9 foreshadow?

2. What does Nimue have?

3. How are the brothers treated when they arrive at Camelot?

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

5. Where is the traveler's next stop?

(see the answer keys)

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