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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is running through Parzival's mind after he leaves King Arthur's court?
(a) Bene.
(b) Cunneware.
(c) Liaze.
(d) His mother.

2. Obilot believes that Gawan is a __________ when they first meet at this point of the story.
(a) Traveler.
(b) Knight.
(c) Merchant.
(d) Magician.

3. Who rides out to challenge Parzival, though he can barely notice this person as he is engrossed in love?
(a) Segramors.
(b) Ither.
(c) Gawan.
(d) King Arthur.

4. What is the affliction of Antanor that is first seen in this section of the book?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Measles.
(c) Smallpox.
(d) Mute.

5. Lady Cunneware joyfully recognizes Parzival, her ___________, when he comes to King Arthur's camp.
(a) Lover.
(b) Avenger.
(c) Brother.
(d) Cousin.

6. Custom dictates that the _________ brother inherits the entirety of the father's estate when he dies.
(a) Youngest.
(b) Eldest.
(c) Single.
(d) Middle.

7. _________ arrives and chides Parzival for not freeing Antfortas from his sorrows and asking the question.
(a) Cundrie.
(b) Ither.
(c) Gawan.
(d) Schastel.

8. What is the name of the cousin who has gone off in search of tournaments, so Gahmuret goes off to seek him?
(a) Gawan.
(b) Kaylet.
(c) Kaymet.
(d) Rechet.

9. What does Parzival do that causes his mother to feel much grief at his decision?
(a) Marries a peasant.
(b) Runs away.
(c) Becomes a fool.
(d) Sets off to become a knight.

10. What provides food and drink for all of the hundreds who are gathered in the castle with Parzival?
(a) Gral.
(b) The workers.
(c) The page.
(d) The slaves.

11. What is the consummation of heart's desire, its root and its blossoming?
(a) The maiden.
(b) The King.
(c) The Queen.
(d) The Gral.

12. Who is accused for being the reason why a woman is dressed in shabby clothing?
(a) King Arthur.
(b) Gawan.
(c) Parzival.
(d) No one.

13. Wolfram points out that he will champion any woman of _________ character, according to his apology in the book.
(a) Complacent.
(b) Modest.
(c) Virtuous.
(d) True.

14. Where does Parzival go during the evening and happen upon an Angler who helps him?
(a) Castle.
(b) Lake.
(c) River.
(d) Forest.

15. Gurnemanz's teachings to Parzival prevent Parzival from ___________ when he is in the presence of the Gral.
(a) Understanding.
(b) Listening.
(c) Moving.
(d) Asking questions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lyppaut have made for Obilot so that one of the sleeves can be given to Gawan?

2. Obie mocks her sister when __________ does not yet fight as Meljanz excels in battle.

3. Wolfram says that he does not resent any who speak better of ____________ than he does.

4. Who decides to take his leave even though his brother is sad to see him go?

5. Parzival asks his Queen if he can go to visit his __________, and his Queen gives him permission to do so.

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