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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. Although they are sad to see their mother go, how do the boys feel about their new lives without her?

2. After meeting the other princes, what does Mordred realize about them and the influence of their mother?

3. What are the twins eager to do?

4. What is revealed about Arthur's supposed slaughtering of infants during Morgan and Morgause's meeting?

5. Why does Morgause suddenly become scared of Mordred?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Mordred think that he must watch what he says around Morgause's sons?

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

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

6. What does Arthur promise to Mordred?

7. Why does Mordred kill Gabran?

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

9. When the Ornkey princes and their mother arrive at Camelot, why aren't they allowed to enter into the kingdom?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Medieval men.

Why were they allowed to act on every raw emotion and feeling?

How does Arthur let his emotions, especially his quest for peace, eventually ruin Camelot?

On the other hand, how does the Orkney princes' raw emotions and violent tendencies ruin Camelot?

Essay Topic 2

Research the legend of Guinevere.

Why have historians and other writers constantly tried to present a good woman as an adulterer?

Does it have to do with her ability to influence powerful men?

Essay Topic 3

Although much can be blamed on Morgause and the Orkney princes, How does Arthur aide in the destruction of his own kingdom?

Name three ways he cold have saved his throne dome?

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