Excalibur: A Novel of Arthur Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 123 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Excalibur: A Novel of Arthur Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 123 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
Buy the Excalibur: A Novel of Arthur Lesson Plans
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________

This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Arthur's son?
(a) Gandor.
(b) Gwydre.
(c) Geyndle.
(d) Grundre.

2. What is the leader of the third group of men in support of Derfel against the Saxons riding?
(a) A horse.
(b) A chariot.
(c) A mule.
(d) An ox.

3. What kind of ritual is performed a the important spring feast?
(a) Agricultural.
(b) Religious.
(c) Sacrifical.
(d) Fertility.

4. When are the gods to return to Britain?
(a) The Eve of Christmas.
(b) The Eve of the Passover.
(c) The Eve of Madrigon.
(d) The Eve of Samain.

5. What has Arthur broken up when the battle is won?
(a) The threat of invasion.
(b) The power of the Sais.
(c) The communication errors between sects.
(d) The image of British weakness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Merlin do when he sees what Derfel has brought into the temple for him?

2. Who comes up with the idea that breaks the shield line of the Saxons when Derfel and his men are trapped?

3. Who has asked for the use of Excalibur?

4. What was the occupation of the narrator of this book?

5. What warns Derfel of the advance of the Saxon army?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Derfel realize when he sees Arthur with his son?

2. What warning did Bors give Derfel, and how did this affect the fight?

3. What special assignment is Derfel given when the plans for the Saxon invasion are discussed?

4. What happens when Madroc is rescued from the sacrifice?

5. What is the price to Arthur for the alliance with Gwent?

6. Why does Arthur get upset with Derfel while at the temple of Mithras?

7. What does Arthur ask Derfel to do during the winter following the sacrificial ritual?

8. What is the message Arthur has Derfel send to Guinevere?

9. What is Arthur's initial plan of attack against the Saxons?

10. What does Argante do at the Feast of Imbolc?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 708 words
(approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page)
Buy the Excalibur: A Novel of Arthur Lesson Plans
Copyrights
BookRags
Excalibur: A Novel of Arthur from BookRags. (c)2025 BookRags, Inc. All rights reserved.