10 questions on plot, characters, and themes. Free to take, so you can see exactly what to review before class.
1. What event allows Hank Morgan to gain power and escape execution when he first arrives in Camelot?
2. Why does Hank keep his modernization projects hidden from the Church?
3. What is the main purpose of Hank and King Arthur's travels through the kingdom in disguise?
4. How does Hank repeatedly defeat Merlin in their contests?
5. What triggers the final crisis that leads to Hank's retreat to the fortified cave?
6. Which character is most loyal to Hank and helps him run his secret modernization project?
7. What does Hank's final victory in the cave battle reveal about his character and methods?
8. What is the primary target of Twain's satire in this novel?
9. How does Hank's relationship with Sandy affect his role as 'The Boss'?
10. What does the novel suggest about the relationship between power and illusion?
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How this guide is built
This guide is built from the original text to help you get oriented fast. It is designed for recall, paper planning, and getting unstuck, but it is still a paraphrased guide, not a substitute for the reading itself. Double-check anything important before you turn in formal work.
