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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. Gawan commits Meljanz to Obilot as her ________ and she commands Meljanz to transfer his homage to Obie.

2. Obie believes that Gawan is a __________ when they first meet as Gawan tries to determine what the situation is.

3. Where does Parzival go during the evening and happen upon an Angler who helps him?

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

5. Lady Cunneware joyfully recognizes Parzival, her ___________, when he comes to King Arthur's camp.

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does an angler direct Parzival when he comes to a lake in the evening?

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

3. What happens to cause Gahmuret to want to leave his position as Ampflise's knight?

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

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

6. Why does Gawan forgo fighting during this section of the story?

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

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

9. What happens as a result of Gahmuret's wish being granted after the king grants him all that he wants?

10. What happens to the eldest son after his father passes, according to the story's contents?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gahmuret is unhappy when he realizes that he is not taking up arms for his Queen, so he sneaks away.

Part 1: What do you think the purpose of a knight is?

Part 2: Do you think you would be happy about the position of being a knight without having to take up arms?

Part 3: What is so important about fighting for someone else?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

King Arthur goes to ask Parzival if he wants to be a knight of the Round Table.

Part 1: Why is it important that there be a Round Table in this time?

Part 2: Do you think that it's an honor to be asked to be a knight of the Round Table?

Part 3: How do you think you might respond if you were asked to be a knight of the Round Table?

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