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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Mordred works alongside Bedwyr, what does he learn about him?
(a) Bedwyr is attracted to men, not women.
(b) There is no love between Bedwyr and Guinevere.
(c) He is plotting to take over the kingdom.
(d) He is a kind man.

2. What happened to Gaheris as a result of killing this person?
(a) He is sentenced to death.
(b) He is put in jail.
(c) He is banished.
(d) He flees before he can be given punishment.

3. Why do Mordred and Arthur think that Gawain and Gareth have gone to the north?
(a) To get a change of weather.
(b) To seek revenge against Lamorak.
(c) They want to see Arthur.
(d) To meet Cedric.

4. How has Morgause's influence ruined Arthur's life?
(a) Mordred was born.
(b) Made Arthur blood thirsty.
(c) Put sad thoughts in Arthur's had.
(d) She poisoned Merlin and robbed Arthur of his guidance.

5. How does Arthur feel about his son's possible betrayal?
(a) Threatened.
(b) Angry.
(c) Sad and confused.
(d) Hurt.

6. What do the two tribes discuss during their meetings?
(a) Making a treaty.
(b) Being friends.
(c) Establishing peace.
(d) Creating a new kingdom together.

7. Luckily for the king, who recovers from his wounds?
(a) Bedwyr.
(b) Cedric.
(c) Constantine.
(d) Frederick.

8. Although this chapter presents the state of the kingdom, the Princess Elen story line is ____________.
(a) Giving a lot of detail.
(b) Easy to follow.
(c) Very necessary.
(d) Confusing.

9. What does Bedwyr serve as when Arthur is away?
(a) Regent of Camelot.
(b) Second in command to Mordred.
(c) Queen's right hand man.
(d) First Knight.

10. What is Nimue certain that cannot be changed?
(a) Her visions.
(b) The prophecy.
(c) Fate.
(d) Mordred's feelings.

11. As Mordred hears his brothers say bad things about the king and queen, he realizes he is completely loyal to Arthur and ________.
(a) Angry with Guinevere.
(b) Wanted Guinevere dead.
(c) In love with Guinevere.
(d) Feared Guinevere.

12. Why is Mordred concerned about his half brothers being back at court?
(a) His half brothers are very disrespectful.
(b) Lamorak will be returning to court soon. This may cause drama.
(c) The brothers hate Arthur.
(d) Mordred's half brothers will not respect Mordred.

13. Why is Mordred surprised at the meeting with the Saxtons?
(a) Why Arthur feels threatened by them.
(b) Their hostility.
(c) They are kind people.
(d) He understands some of their language.

14. What distances Mordred from the Orkney princes?
(a) The hate for Mordred feels for his mother.
(b) His closeness to Arthur.
(c) They do not see each other as brothers.
(d) His cool demeanor concerning their mother.

15. Will Mordred act how Arthur wishes?
(a) Yes, but may be clouded by love for Guinevere.
(b) No, he wants the whole kingdom to himself.
(c) Yes, only because he loves his father.
(d) No, he wants nothing to do with Arthur.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Gawain redeem himself after starting the war?

2. The author asks the reader to wonder if the events happen because of _______________.

3. What has prevented ships from getting to England?

4. How does war begin with Rome?

5. After Mordred is invited back to Camelot, what does he learn of the Romans?

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