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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who does Prince John promise Lady Rowena to?
2. What does Rebecca do in secret after the tournament?
3. What sound interrupts De Bracy's conversation with Rowena?
4. Where is the Palmer invited to go?
5. Which woman is chosen to preside over the next day's tournament?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why do the people of England prefer King Richard over Prince John?
2. How do the Black Knight and Friar Tuck make merry over their feast?
3. Who attacks Gurth? Why do they return Gurth's money to him?
4. What does Front-de-Boeuf demand of Isaac, and with what torture does he threaten Isaac?
5. What happens to King Richard as he is traveling through Europe? How does this affect the leadership of England?
6. Who does Prince John take seats from at the tournament?
7. In Chapter 14, how does Cedric show his displeasure with his son? Why is Cedric displeased with his son?
8. Who attacks the Disinherited Knight at the second day of the tournament? Who assists the Disinherited Knight?
9. Who does Cedric want to marry Rowena and why?
10. Describe the mysterious knight who enters into the tournament?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the motif of anti-semitism in "Ivanhoe." What are some examples of antisemitism in the novel? Is this an accurate portrayal of how Jewish people were regarded at this time?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the conclusion of the novel "Ivanhoe." What happens at the end of the novel? Is it a happy ending? Why or why not? Are there any surprising developments? How does Ivanhoe overcome the obstacles he faced?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the Normans and the Saxons and the sub-plot surrounding these groups. Who were these groups? Why were they fighting? Are they portrayed accurately? How does their feud affect the storyline?
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