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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. As time goes on, what does Mordred wonder about his place at the castle?

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

3. Why do the twins respect Mordred?

4. Who alerts the guards of Mordred's escape attempt?

5. Where is Mordred brought after he kills Gabran?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who has come to love Morgause and how were they able to meet her while she was in seclusion?

3. What does Mordred feel upon his return home to Brude and Sula?

4. Why is Morgause sent to a convent instead of back to the islands?

5. How is Mordred introduced to the Orkney princes and Queen Morgause?

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

7. In Chapter 8, a ship arrives with news for the Orkney princes. What is the news?

8. When the Orkney princes are reunited with their mother, how do they act?

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

10. What does Queen Morgasue reveal to Mordred on his first visit to her castle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare Gawain's legacy to his half brother Mordred. You may use outside references to learn about Gawain and Mordred's historical legacies.

First, compare their historical legacies, then compare their legacies from the Wicked Day?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the point of view used by the author throughout the entire book.

Was is first person, second, person, or third person (limited or subjective)?

How does this point of view influence the reader's opinion concerning Mordred's innocence?

How does this literary choice create sympathy for Mordred? Or would you disagree? Does the voice not create a sympathetic tone for Mordred?

Essay Topic 3

Besides Mordred, what other character struggles to fit in because of their unclear status?

Is this character's struggle similar to Mordred's?

Why or why not?

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