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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 the castle rightfully belong to, according to Queen Arnive?

2. What does Trevrizent tell Parzival to give him when he is going to leave again?

3. Who died of grief when her son left her, as Parzival finds out in this part of the story?

4. What raises the spirits of King Gramoflanz when he is getting ready for battle?

5. ________ sneaks into a meadow where the duel is to be fought, arming himself in preparation.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Gawan do which ignores his host's fears, according to the story?

3. What does Gawan forbid Lady Bene to tell Itonje?

4. What happens when a brawny rustic enters the room with Gawan?

5. What happens after Parzival hears the harsh words of Cundrie?

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

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

8. Where is Gawan directed to stay until the duel can begin, according to the story?

9. What does the old knight ask when he enters the room and sees Gawan and the daughter kissing?

10. Who are the three ladies that Gawan is instructed to kiss as a part of his healing process?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many of the knights are reared by other people when their families die or other circumstances take place.

Part 1: Why do you think many knights are raised in other families?

Part 2: Do you think that a knight should be brought up by his own family?

Part 3: How do you think being raised by another changes the way a person is in the world?

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

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?

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