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

2. As Mordred takes command of Camelot, who is by his side?
(a) Gawain.
(b) Bedwyr.
(c) Orkney.
(d) Guinevere.

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

4. While Arthur recovers, who is at his side?
(a) Constantine.
(b) Elise.
(c) Gawain.
(d) Mordred.

5. Why is Mordred now believed to be a traitor?
(a) He threatens Arthur in front of everyone.
(b) Author's men see him with Cedric's army.
(c) He has sworn allegiance to Cedric.
(d) He shows off his relationship with Guinevere.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapters 5-6 in Book III begin ______________________.

2. Mordred and Cedric are confused. How do they try to remedy the situation?

3. As Mordred and Arthur arrive in Brittany, what horrible event has happened?

4. Where does Mordred decide to go to forget about Camelot and the people there?

5. When do the Young Celts (the brothers) decide to attack Guinevere and Bedwyr?

Short Essay Questions

1. Although the Orkney princes return to the castle, are they trusted by the king?

2. Why does Mordred want to visit Nimue?

3. Why doesn't Mordred think Gawain should go as a part of the peace envoy?

4. What is revealed about Agravain's personality while Mordred gets to know his half brother better?

5. What causes confusion between all the characters during the last part of the book?

6. Why does Arthur choose Mordred to accompany him on the trip to meet the Saxons?

7. Unfortunately for Arthur, what news does he hear while injured?

8. What is Mordred called by Arthur's army and why?

9. When do the young Celts decide to attack their Queen and Bedwyr?

10. Who discovers Mordred and why does he insist that Mordred must come back to Camelot?

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