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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. Orgeluse tells Gawan that she hates King Gramoflanz because the king killed her ____________.

2. What do King Vergulaht and Gawan each search for separately when they meet up?

3. Orgeluse planned to entice _______ into great toil with her deceitful ways, according to the story.

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

5. What are thrown at the bed first when Gawan is finally able to jump over it?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Orgeluse say Gawan can do in order to win her love, according to the story?

5. What does Gawan tell Itonje after freeing Lischois and Turkoyt?

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

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

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

9. Why doesn't Lady Bene answer Gawan's question about the other women in the castle?

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

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

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 3

Gawan ignores the fears of the woman and tells the women that he wants to help.

Part 1: Can a knight display any fear? Why or why not?

Part 2: Do you think the knights are without fear?

Part 3: How do you think a person might be able to serve a Queen without being afraid?

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