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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mordred think will happen to him?
(a) His mother will kill him.
(b) Arthur will forgive him.
(c) He will kill himself.
(d) He will be put to death or imprisoned.

2. What is Mordred surprised to see in Chapter 13?
(a) To see the High King come unaccompanied.
(b) To see how much he looks like Arthur.
(c) How many soldiers Arthur has.
(d) How ugly Camelot is.

3. How does Mordred currently feel about his mother?
(a) He feels resentment towards her.
(b) He cannot see her manipulations.
(c) He wishes she loved him more.
(d) He loves her still.

4. Why are the men sad for their mother?
(a) She has fallen into a depression.
(b) Her harsh, stark surroundings at the convent.
(c) They miss her dearly.
(d) She seems sad and lonely.

5. Why do the other princes begin to resent Mordred?
(a) He is more talented than they are.
(b) Mordred sings really well.
(c) Their mother obviously favors him.
(d) He is extremely strong.

Short Answer Questions

1. Concerning Arthur, what is Queen Morgause unsure of?

2. In Chapter 14, where is Queen Morgause sent by Arthur?

3. What are the twins eager to do?

4. What does Arthur promise Mordred in Chapter 15?

5. Why is the castle at Rheged in turmoil?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Queen Morgasue reveal to Mordred on his first visit to her castle?

2. When Arthur reveals that he is the father of Mordred, how does Mordred react?

3. How do Brude and Sula like raising Mordred and what do they suspect concerning his origins?

4. Who has come to love Morgause and how were they able to meet her while she was in seclusion?

5. Why does Mordred seek freedom like the wildcat he tries to release?

6. Why is Queen Morgan allowed to act in whatever manner she deems necessary?

7. What does Arthur promise to Mordred?

8. In Chapter 8, a ship arrives with news for the Orkney princes. What is the news?

9. What do Mordred's fights with the twins come to signify?

10. What does Mordred overhear that makes him continue to question Queen Morgause's true nature?

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