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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book I, Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is it difficult for Mordred to sleep at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) He feels bad for leaving his family.
(b) He has the gout.
(c) He now lives at the castle with his half brothers.
(d) He needs no light where he sleeps.

2. How is Arthur's character depicted in the novel?
(a) A mean king.
(b) Corrupt and fat.
(c) As a kind and fair person.
(d) Scared and meek.

3. What do Chapters 8-9 foreshadow?
(a) The chapters show Morgause getting closer to her son.
(b) Merlin's evilness.
(c) Mordred's death.
(d) The chapters are heavy with impending change.

4. Why is Morgause extremely pleased with Mordred?
(a) He looks a lot like her.
(b) He seems to have magical abilities.
(c) He creates a calming experience wherever he goes.
(d) He has a strong likeness to Arthur.

5. What surprising information does Mordred get from Arthur?
(a) Merlin never made a prophecy.
(b) Queen Guinevere is Mordred's mother.
(c) Arthur is Mordred's son.
(d) Bedwyr is Mordred's father.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the illegitimate son of King Lot, what did Mordred think he was entitled to?

2. What is Mordred surprised to see in Chapter 13?

3. Now that his foster family has been taken away from him, what does Mordred realize about his future?

4. Who finds Mordred at Sula and Brude's house and brings him back to the castle?

5. What will the two men try to live with and forget?

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