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

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

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

4. What rumor do Brude and Sula discuss as the book begins?
(a) Arthur's demise.
(b) Merlin's death.
(c) The change in Mordred's appearance.
(d) The Queen's lies to them about Mordred's temperament.

5. What type of people are the twins turning into?
(a) Courageous.
(b) Violent and impulsive.
(c) Sweet and knightly.
(d) Helpful and smart.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mordred kill Gabran?

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

3. How does Arthur feel toward Mordred?

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

5. As Mordred begins his life as a prince, what does he learn to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mordred kill Gabran?

2. When Arthur reveals that Morgasue is Mordred's mother, how does Mordred react?

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

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

5. What does Mordred overhear that makes him continue to question Queen Morgause's true nature?

6. What does Arthur promise to Mordred?

7. As the rest of the court learns that Mordred is the son of King Arthur, how do they act toward Mordred?

8. What do Mordred's fights with the twins come to signify?

9. Why is Mordred fearful once he has killed Gabran?

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

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