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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 is NOT one of the three ladies that Gawan is instructed to kiss after pledging to help Queen Arnive?

2. What does Gawan need to get from a twig in order to prove his love to Orgeluse?

3. Orgeluse comes to Gawan's heart by a _________ path and enters into his waking thoughts as well.

4. A brawny ________ enters the room as well with a club in his hand, ready to battle Gawan.

5. Who finds Antikione and Gawan together when they are alone after they meet for the first time?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the sight that inspires Gawan to continue fighting as well?

2. What is strange about the duel that Gawan has to be in at the start of this section?

3. What does Gawan learn when he meets King Vegulaht at Barbigoel?

4. What does Gawan not tell Itonje, even as he offers his services to her to help her with her romance?

5. Who must fight the duel in order to win the honor before Itonje, according to the story?

6. What happens when the knight and Gawan race toward each other?

7. What does the knight tell Gawan about Orgeluse when they ride to meet the injured knight?

8. What does Orgeluse tell Gawan he can not contemplate, which makes him all the more dedicated to her?

9. What does Parzival learn about the condition of Sigune when he is on his travels?

10. What does Gawan find in a meadow one day when he is trying to find the Gral?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Parzival is kept hidden from the world, away from the tales of being a knight.

Part 1: Why is it a good idea to hide Parzival from the tales of being a knight?

Part 2: Why is it a negative thing to hide Parzival from the tales of knights?

Part 3: Why do you think Queen Herzeloyde kept Parzival away?

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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