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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. In this time of war, where does Arthur send Mordred?

2. Before Arthur leaves, what do he and Mordred discuss?

3. What does this chapter do to the climax of the book?

4. When Mordred arrives, who is he surprised to see?

5. What is Mordred unconcerned with at the end of this section?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Arthur take away Gaheris' banishment?

2. Why do the twins track down and kill Lamorak?

3. When Gaheris catches his mother in her lover's arms, how does he react?

4. What news does a mail carrier bring at the beginning of Chapter 5?

5. Who has redeemed himself in Arthur's eye?

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

7. Why does Mordred travel to Merlin's home town?

8. As Mordred comes back to Camelot, what changes is he informed of?

9. Describe Mordred's life on the island.

10. What confusion occurs in Guinevere's bed chamber?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Guinevere's feelings for the following men:

Mordred

Arthur

Bedwyr

Compare her feelings for each man.

Why does Guinevere choose to return to her convent, rather than choose between the three men?

Is it because she loves them all equally?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how half siblings Arthur and Morgause are literary foils.

How are they alike and how are they similar?

What are their individual ideals?

How do they both try to shape Mordred into what they think is the person he should be?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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