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"The Mists of Avalon" Trivia Quiz

Hi, this is a quiz on one of the best Arthurian books ever written, Marion Zimmer Bradley's 'The Mists of Avalon'. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by meals. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
meals

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
89,386

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
9 / 15

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1466

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Question 1 of 15

1. Viviane was how old when Morgause was born and she became Lady of the Lake? Hint

Twenty-nine

Thirty

Twenty-six

Twenty-two

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Question 2 of 15

2. Taliesin was a Welsh bard, but he was also a character in 'The Mists of Avalon'. What title did he have?

Answer: (You really shouldn't need a hint for this, but it begins with M)

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Question 3 of 15

3. How old was Igraine when she married Gorlois? Hint

Fifteen

Fourteen

Nineteen

Sixteen

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Question 4 of 15

4. Morgause remarried after Lot died. True or false?

True

False

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Question 5 of 15

5. What was the name of Morgause's second son?

Answer: (This is a little tricky. Begins with A)

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Question 6 of 15

6. What was the name of Elaine's dragon-hunting father? Hint

Lamorak

Pellinore

Bors

Leodegranz

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Question 7 of 15

7. Where did Lancelet first meet Gwenhwyfar? Hint

Avalon

Caerleon

The Isle of Priests

Camelot

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Question 8 of 15

8. Viviane was murdered by this man. Hint

Balan

Avalloch

Gawaine

Balin

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Question 9 of 15

9. Maline was Avalloch's wife. True or false?

True

False

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Question 10 of 15

10. How did Nimue commit suicide? Hint

Stabbed herself

Threw herself on a fire

Drank poison

Drowned herself

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Question 11 of 15

11. Where was Lancelet buried? Hint

Avalon

In the Lake

Camelot

The Isle of Priests

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which ancient monument figures in Igraine's dreams when she is in love with Uther? Hint

Rochester castle

London Bridge

Caerleon

Stonehenge

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Question 13 of 15

13. Morgaine is known as Morgan le Fay in most Arthurian legend. What nickname did she have that was taken from that name? Hint

Morgaine of the Elves

Morgana, Queen of the Fairies

Morgaine of Darkness

Morgaine of the Fairies

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Question 14 of 15

14. How many years older than Morgaine was Morgause? Hint

Twelve

Ten

Eight

Fourteen

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Question 15 of 15

15. What happens to Avalon at the end of the book? Hint

Halley's Comet falls on it

It sinks into the Lake

It vanishes into the Mists

The priests of Glastonbury take it over

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Viviane was how old when Morgause was born and she became Lady of the Lake?

Answer: Twenty-six

Ana, Viviane, Morgause, and Igraine's mother died having Morgause. She was Lady of the Lake, so Viviane, her eldest daughter, became Lady of the Lake after her at age twenty-six.

2. Taliesin was a Welsh bard, but he was also a character in 'The Mists of Avalon'. What title did he have?

Answer: Merlin

I was confused when I first read this, because I know that Taliesin was a fourth or fifth-century Welsh bard. But there were a lot of things about this book that confused me.

3. How old was Igraine when she married Gorlois?

Answer: Fifteen

A little young...then she died young. I was really sad--Igraine was a little weird, but she was still a great character.

4. Morgause remarried after Lot died. True or false?

Answer: False

No, she simply had a series of paramours that left Camelot scandalized. Morgause was the real "Morgan le Fay" in 'The Mists of Avalon'.

5. What was the name of Morgause's second son?

Answer: Agravaine

Her sons were Agravain, Gawain, Gaheris, and Gareth.

6. What was the name of Elaine's dragon-hunting father?

Answer: Pellinore

Bors was Lancelet's foster brother; Lamorak was one of Morgause's lovers; Leodegranz was Gwenhwyfar's father.

7. Where did Lancelet first meet Gwenhwyfar?

Answer: Avalon

Gwenhwyfar was only twelve or so; she had lost her way from the Isle of Priests where her convent was and stumbled into Avalon, where she was rescued by Morgaine and Lancelet. Love at first sight!

8. Viviane was murdered by this man.

Answer: Balin

Viviane helped Priscilla, Balin's mother, to die; Balin was too overwrought and killed Viviane. He was banished.

9. Maline was Avalloch's wife. True or false?

Answer: True

Avalloch was killed so that Accolon could be king of North Wales; Accolon was then killed by Arthur.

10. How did Nimue commit suicide?

Answer: Drowned herself

Nimue had to seduce Kevin and take him back to Avalon to be killed; in the process she fell in love with him, and Niniane and Morgaine found her drowned after he was killed.

11. Where was Lancelet buried?

Answer: The Isle of Priests

He was made a priest before he died.

12. Which ancient monument figures in Igraine's dreams when she is in love with Uther?

Answer: Stonehenge

This should have been easy. Igraine dreamed that she met Uther in Stonehenge, thus signifying that they were fated for each other.

13. Morgaine is known as Morgan le Fay in most Arthurian legend. What nickname did she have that was taken from that name?

Answer: Morgaine of the Fairies

Morgause used to tease her with the name when she was younger.

14. How many years older than Morgaine was Morgause?

Answer: Ten

This is mentioned several times, but Morgause never looked her age until the end of the book.

15. What happens to Avalon at the end of the book?

Answer: It vanishes into the Mists

I find that so sad--Morgaine disappears into the mists and everyone else is dead. It's also realistic.

Source: Author meals

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