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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 Antanor tell Parzival he will avenge someday, which causes Antanor to be struck?

2. What does Gahmuret live happily as for a while, but soon he becomes bored and wants to do more with his life?

3. What is the name of Clamide's seneschal, according to this section of the book?

4. Who sees an army marching in grand style when he emerges from the forest during the beginning of this section?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is the book that inspired the current tale, "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 so miraculous about the Gral during this section's particular gathering?

9. What happens when Segramors rides out to challenge Parzival?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Condwiramurs allows her husband to leave to visit his family as her love allows her to deny him nothing.

Part 1: Why do you think Parzival wants to leave?

Part 2: Do you think love means never denying your lover anything?

Part 3: How do think you might have responded if Parzival had asked you if he could go visit his family?

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

Antikione fights alongside Gawan, which inspires him, even though he is supposed to be helping her.

Part 1: Why do you think women did not fight often in these times?

Part 2: Why do you think Antikione helps Gawan during this period?

Part 3: How do you think Gawan's attitude changes after seeing Antikione fight?

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