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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. What happened to Gaheris as a result of killing this person?

2. As Mordred takes command of Camelot, who is by his side?

3. What is Mordred slowly learning about Agravain?

4. Although not loved by the Orkney princes, who is Mordred in good standing with?

5. What has Agravain become obsessed with?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Mordred decide to flee Camelot?

3. What is the gossip surrounding the court about Guinevere and Bedwyr?

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

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

6. Why does Mordred decide to send troops to Cedric's side against the Romans?

7. Why does war break out with Rome?

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

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

10. What does Arthur begin to question when he learns his son and wife have betrayed them?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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