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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 is Gwydion's new name?

2. Who does Viviane promise to teach in terms of using the Sight?

3. What does Gwenhwyfar create for Arthur to carry into battle?

4. Of whom does Igraine have disturbing dreams?

5. When is Uther to meet with Igraine?

Short Essay Questions

1. When is Uther supposed to arrive to find Igraine?

2. Who is the son that Morgaine gives birth to that Morgause whisks away to a wet nurse?

3. What does Igraine do that causes her to become quite ill?

4. What does Uther stare at that beckons Igraine and he to meet again and again?

5. Before Kevin and Morgaine go to Camelot, what happens?

6. Who goes to the castle to visit Igraine as she is dying?

7. When Arthur suggests that Morgaine get married to Lancelet, who protests this idea?

8. Where has Igraine lived since the death of Uther?

9. Who is also known as Galahad?

10. After a vision from the Sight, from whom does Igraine expect a visit?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Love is another long running theme in this novel, whether it's lust or love, that might be harder to say. The main love story that is discussed is the never-ending love between Lancelet and Gwenhwyfar. Do you think this is true love? Why or why not? Why do you feel this relationship exists in the story? What is its purpose? What do you think would have happened if they had gotten together in the first place?

Essay Topic 2

The idea of a prophecy is something that causes characters in this book to take actions they might not have taken otherwise. What do you feel is the importance of prophecy? Is there a place for prophecy in today's times? Why or why not? What do you think would have happened if there was no prophecy in this story?

Essay Topic 3

Avalon is a mysterious place that seems to hold as many secrets as it creates. Why do you feel Avalon is shown to be a physical place in this story? Could Avalon have been an idea and still have been effective to the story? Why or why not? Do you think Avalon was a real place to the characters in the story? Why or why not? The magical qualities sometimes make this hard to determine.

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