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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although they are sad to see their mother go, how do the boys feel about their new lives without her?
(a) She becomes a distant memory.
(b) They begin to fight with Arthur and demand her to
(c) Still sad and unconsolable.
(d) Relieved to be free from their mother's control.

2. How is Arthur's character depicted in the novel?
(a) Corrupt and fat.
(b) As a kind and fair person.
(c) Scared and meek.
(d) A mean king.

3. Queen Morgause says she had a ___________ prior to the news Mordred brings her.
(a) Hallucination.
(b) Vision.
(c) Coma.
(d) Dream.

4. Why does Morgause suddenly become scared of Mordred?
(a) She thinks he may have developed some of her powers.
(b) Mordred kills her son, Gawain.
(c) He treatens her.
(d) Mordred hits her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has happened to the maids in Morgause's antechamber?

2. Who falls in love with Morgause?

3. As Chapter 15 ends, why are the two men excited and happy?

4. Who are the princes put in the care of?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mordred kill Gabran?

2. How do Brude and Sula like raising Mordred and what do they suspect concerning his origins?

3. What does Arthur promise to Mordred?

4. What does Mordred slowly begin to understand about his place as King Lot's bastard?

5. Why does Mordred seek freedom like the wildcat he tries to release?

6. What shocking action does the Queen perform in Chapter 9? What does this tell Mordred about the Queen?

7. Why does Mordred think that Morgause is lying about her treatment at the convent?

8. When Arthur reveals that he is the father of Mordred, how does Mordred react?

9. How does the Queen feel when she heard that Merlin has died? Who contacts her so that they can plan the demise of Arthur?

10. Why is Queen Morgan allowed to act in whatever manner she deems necessary?

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