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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. How have Arthur's guards made it impossible for Mordred to escape?

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

3. What are all the Orkney princes aware of?

4. What do Chapters 8-9 foreshadow?

5. Why was Mordred sent to Brude and Sula (or what were they told by the Queen)?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What is Arthur looking for when the guards bring Mordred in to see him?

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

10. Where does the ship stop before continuing onto Camelot?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the wildcat as a symbol of Mordred's quest for freedom. Ultimately, what does Mordred wish for freedom from?

By running from his destiny, is he really "free?"

How has Morgause made sure Mordred will never be free?

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

Discuss the progress of Gawain and analyze his character.

What are the difference between the boy Mordred saved from the cliffs, the young man sent to live at Camelot, and the bitter man who poisons Arthur against Mordred?

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