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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. Condawiramurs insists on marrying __________ as a result of the victory that he gains for her.

2. What is the consummation of heart's desire, its root and its blossoming?

3. What is the name of the son who the Queen gives birth to after Gahmuret leaves?

4. A servant of Lady ___________ sees Parzival and raises an alarm for King Arthur's knights.

5. Who rides out in search of Parzival with the intention of making him a part of the Round Table?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Parzival come across one day, despite the rules that his mother has for him?

2. Why does Orilus act so violently towards his wife when he returns from battle?

3. What does Queen Condwiramurs tell Parzival when she sneaks into his chambers late one evening?

4. What happens when Clamide arrives at King Arthur's court after his defeat in battle?

5. What does Lyppaut offer to supply to Gawan during this section?

6. What is the intention of King Arthur as he rides in search of Parzival?

7. What is so miraculous about the Gral during this section's particular gathering?

8. What does Gawan learn about the army marching in grand style?

9. What does Queen Herzeloyde forbid others around her from doing with her son?

10. Why did Obie deny the affections of Duke Lyppaut, according to the story's content?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Orilus, upon feeling his wife has been unfaithful, punishes her severely when he returns.

Part 1: Why do you think Orilus thinks his wife has been unfaithful?

Part 2: Is it right to punish someone if you don't know they're guilty?

Part 3: How do you think Orilus should have handled this situation with his wife?

Essay Topic 2

The knights are held in great esteem and are offered places to stay along their journey.

Part 1: Who are some of the people today that might be considered modern knights?

Part 2: How would you react if a knight came into your town and asked for a place to stay?

Part 3: Why was it important that people offered places to stay to the knights who were travelling?

Essay Topic 3

Gawan ignores the fears of the woman and tells the women that he wants to help.

Part 1: Can a knight display any fear? Why or why not?

Part 2: Do you think the knights are without fear?

Part 3: How do you think a person might be able to serve a Queen without being afraid?

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