Gwen & Art Are Not in Love: The 20-Question Book Quiz

Test your knowledge of Gwen & Art Are Not in Love with this 20-question quiz. From the tournament chaos to the secret letters, see how well you remember the twists and turns of Lex Croucher's romantic medieval adventure. Questions 1–8 cover plot and sequence, 9–13 focus on character motivation, 14–17 explore themes and symbols, and 18–20 ask you to synthesize the story's bigger ideas. The complete answer key with explanations follows the quiz. For deeper analysis, check out the book overview, questions and answers, and ending explained.

Quiz Questions

1. (Plot) What event forces Gwen and Arthur to agree to keep each other's secrets?

A) They discover each other's hidden romantic interests.
B) They are caught stealing from the wine cellar.
C) They both receive threatening letters.
D) They are caught in a compromising position by the king.

2. (Plot) What does Arthur find that gives him leverage over Gwen?

A) A love letter from Bridget.
B) A diary confessing her feelings for Bridget.
C) A map of secret passages.
D) A list of her father's enemies.

3. (Plot) What happens when Bridget fights Sir Marlin at the tournament?

A) She wins easily.
B) He brutally beats her even after she is down.
C) The match is called off due to rain.
D) She is disqualified for using a forbidden weapon.

4. (Plot) What leads to Arthur being bedridden for a month?

A) A jousting accident.
B) A beating by robbers outside an inn.
C) A duel with Gabriel.
D) A fall from his horse.

5. (Plot) What is the outcome of the coup attempt?

A) The king is killed, but the rebels are defeated and Gabriel becomes king.
B) The king survives and the rebels are pardoned.
C) Lord Willard takes the throne.
D) The kingdom is split into two.

6. (Plot) How does Gwen help turn the tide of battle?

A) She leads the last castle guard in borrowed armor, pretending to be the king.
B) She assassinates Lord Willard.
C) She negotiates a truce.
D) She uses magic to defeat the rebels.

7. (Plot) What does Arthur learn about his father's involvement in the coup?

A) His father is innocent.
B) His father joined Lord Willard and ordered the beating that broke Arthur's ribs.
C) His father is a spy for the king.
D) His father is the leader of the cultists.

8. (Plot) What does Gabriel plan to do on St Martin's Day?

A) Announce his engagement to a noblewoman.
B) Publicly quote from the Lancelot letters to declare his love for Arthur.
C) Abdicate the throne.
D) Execute the prisoners.

9. (Motivation) Why does Arthur initially agree to court Gwen?

A) He is in love with her.
B) His father orders him to secure the betrothal and gather information.
C) He wants to escape his father's control.
D) He hopes to become king.

10. (Motivation) Why does Gwen agree to keep Arthur's secret?

A) She feels sorry for him.
B) He has her diary and will expose her feelings for Bridget.
C) She wants to avoid a scandal.
D) She hopes to use him to get closer to Bridget.

11. (Motivation) Why does Gabriel react negatively when Gwen confesses her feelings for Bridget?

A) He disapproves of same-sex relationships.
B) He is struggling with his own secret feelings for Arthur and fears the consequences.
C) He thinks Bridget is not good enough for Gwen.
D) He is jealous of Bridget's popularity.

12. (Motivation) Why does Bridget refuse to stay at court with Gwen?

A) She is betrothed to someone else.
B) She values her tournament career and independence more than a relationship.
C) She does not love Gwen.
D) She is afraid of the king's wrath.

13. (Motivation) Why does Arthur decide to fight for the king's side despite his father's betrayal?

A) To avenge his mother's death.
B) To clear his name and avoid being branded a traitor.
C) To protect Gwen.
D) To gain favor with Gabriel.

14. (Theme/Symbol) What does Gwen's diary symbolize?

A) Her duty to the crown.
B) A private space for her true feelings and desires.
C) A record of court gossip.
D) A tool for blackmail.

15. (Theme/Symbol) What does the stray cat (Lucifer/Merlin) represent?

A) The danger of the castle.
B) A connection between characters and a source of comfort.
C) The king's authority.
D) The cultist threat.

16. (Theme/Symbol) What do the Lancelot letters represent?

A) A historical hoax.
B) Proof of queer love in history, giving hope and legitimacy to the characters' relationships.
C) A political weapon.
D) A map to hidden treasure.

17. (Theme/Symbol) What does Excalibur Nine symbolize?

A) The power of the rightful ruler.
B) Bridget's agency and the legacy of Arthurian legend.
C) The king's weakness.
D) The cultists' rebellion.

18. (Synthesis) How does the theme of “performance” manifest in the relationship between Gwen and Arthur?

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19. (Synthesis) Compare the ways Gwen and Arthur each challenge gender expectations.

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20. (Synthesis) What is the significance of the ending where Gabriel plans to quote from the Lancelot letters?

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Answer Key

| Question | Answer | Explanation | | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | A | In Chapter 3, Gwen catches Arthur kissing a boy, and Arthur sees Gwen watching Lady Leclair. They agree to keep each other's secrets. | | 2 | B | Arthur digs up Gwen's diary from three years earlier, which confesses her feelings for Bridget (Chapter 4). | | 3 | B | Sir Marlin beats Bridget brutally, continuing to strike and kick her after she is down and disarmed (Chapter 5). | | 4 | B | Arthur is badly beaten by robbers outside an inn and is unconscious for a month (Chapters 24–25). | | 5 | A | The king is killed by Sir Marlin, but the rebels are defeated; Gabriel becomes king (Chapters 35–38). | | 6 | A | Gwen leads the last castle guard in borrowed gold armor, appearing as the king to rally the troops (Chapter 37). | | 7 | B | Lord Delacey reveals he joined Lord Willard's coup and ordered the earlier beating that broke Arthur's ribs (Chapter 33). | | 8 | B | Gabriel plans to quote from the Lancelot letters in his St Martin's Day address, publicly declaring his love for Arthur (Chapter 40). | | 9 | B | Lord Delacey orders Arthur to court Gwen and report developments to him (Chapter 2). | | 10 | B | Arthur threatens to expose Gwen's diary if she doesn't cooperate, so she agrees to keep his secret (Chapter 4). | | 11 | B | Gabriel is hiding his own feelings for Arthur and fears the consequences of exposure, which makes him react harshly to Gwen's confession (Chapters 13, 20). | | 12 | B | Bridget explains she has fought too hard for her tournament life and won't give it up, though she offers to visit at Christmas (Chapter 26). | | 13 | B | Arthur realizes his father's actions implicate him as a traitor, so he fights for the king to clear his name (Chapter 33). | | 14 | B | The diary is the one place Gwen allows herself to voice her secrets about Bridget (Chapter 5). | | 15 | B | The cat is shared between Arthur and Gabriel, symbolizing their bond and providing comfort (Chapters 6, 8, 12). | | 16 | B | The letters are genuine from Lancelot to King Arthur, showing a same-sex love story that gives hope to the characters (Chapters 23–24, 40). | | 17 | B | Bridget pulls Excalibur Nine from the stone and uses it in battle, representing her strength and the continuation of Arthurian legend (Chapters 32, 35, 37). | | 18 | They perform a fake courtship to satisfy their families and hide their true selves, acting as a loving couple in public while privately being allies in secrecy. | | 19 | Gwen takes up sword fighting, leads troops in battle, and defies the passive role expected of a princess. Arthur is open about his sexuality, defies his father's expectations, and shows vulnerability and care. | | 20 | It represents a new era of openness and acceptance, using historical evidence to validate queer love and authentic leadership. Gabriel intends to govern true to himself, breaking from tradition. |