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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. Who seeks permission to marry again?

2. What casts a shadow of a cross, much to the disappointment of Morgaine?

3. Who kills Maleagrant to protect Gwenhwyfar?

4. Who renounces Avalon publicly?

5. Who does Lancelet kill before grabbing Gwenhwyfar and galloping away with her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What name do the Saxons give to Gwydion, meaning Evil Counsel?

2. Gwydion tells Morgaine that he likes to see who his competition is - competition for what?

3. Right after the church service on Pentecost, what does Lancelet do?

4. What does Lancelet believe about his marriage to Elaine?

5. Why does Lancelet die when he touches the Grail in the chapel into which Morgaine leads him?

6. Who does Morgaine pursue after mistakenly agreeing to marry King Uriens?

7. On Pentecost, who does Arthur name as his heir?

8. What is widely known throughout the land, making a mockery of Arthur?

9. What is the plan for Avalloch's death?

10. What makes Morgause finally feel her age?

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

Some might say that the the life of children is something that is taken for granted in this story. Cite three examples that support this claim. Why do you think abortions were so commonplace in this day and age? Why has the stigma associated with this act changed in recent times? What do you think the author is trying to say about abortions?

Essay Topic 3

Was Arthur an effective king? Why or why not? Cite examples of actions he took that relate to your answer. Do you feel that someone else would have made a better king? Who? Why or why not?

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