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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 rides out to challenge Parzival, though he can barely notice this person as he is engrossed in love?

2. Obilot believes that Gawan is a __________ when they first meet at this point of the story.

3. Who is accused for being the reason why a woman is dressed in shabby clothing?

4. Gahmuret decides to _________ from the field in order to mourn his loss.

5. Queen Condwiramurs does not stop Parzival from going as her ________ allows her to deny him nothing.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Keie decide to challenge Parzival as well during this chapter?

2. What does the page walk through the room carrying when Parzival is at the castle?

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

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

5. What does Clamide do in response to learning that Parzival has beaten his knights and that the Queen wants to marry Parzival?

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

7. What does an assembly of princes petition after the death of the King of Anjou?

8. What is in the letter that Ampflise sends to Gahmuret via messenger?

9. What does the Repanse de Schoye carry as he walks into the room during Parzival's visit?

10. What does the Queen of Waleis offer to the winner of the tournament that is in her land?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The idea of pledging one's self to a Queen is something many people are not aware of or interested in.

Part 1: What do you think about committing yourself to serve a person?

Part 2: How is the idea of being a knight like being a slave?

Part 3: Why do you think knights were interested in protecting the Queens?

Essay Topic 2

Many women want to marry the knights when they have great victories for them, but this angers other people and other kings.

Part 1: Why do you think the women want to marry the victors?

Part 2: Do you think it's a good idea for the women to marry their knights?

Part 3: How do you think the marriages might impact other kingdoms and lands?

Essay Topic 3

Parzival is welcomed into the knights of the Round Table after they witness his feats on the field.

Part 1: Why do you think Parzival is a special knight?

Part 2: What are some of the qualities that Parzival has that make him special?

Part 3: How do you think Parzival feels about being a knight of the Round Table?

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