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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the lady do for the fourth knight?

2. When the ship reaches land, what does Eliduc do with Guilliadun?

3. Why does the fourth knight believe he has suffered more than the other three?

4. For how long does the knight carry the gift his lover has sent him?

5. Suddenly, a large hawk flies into her room and magically transforms into what?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The knight in Les Deus Amanz gets a potion to help him climb the mountain.

Part 1) From where does he get the potion? Does she use it? Why or why not?

Part 2) What does his behavior on this mountain reveal about him?

Part 3) What is the moral of this story? How do you know this?

Essay Topic 2

In Chaitivel, a lady cannot choose a husband from her suitors.

Part 1) Why can she not choose a husband from her suitors? How does she remedy this?

Part 2) Is this a good way to choose a mate? Why or why not? What does this reveal about her?

Part 3) What is the moral of this story? What might readers think of this story? Why?

Essay Topic 3

The mutual love of Guigemar and a lady heals him.

Part 1) How does he learn this will heal him? How might this influence his feelings for the lady?

Part 2) What is the meaning of this healing through love?

Part 3) Can love heal physical wounds? Why or why not?

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