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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 says "Love is worse than Hate because he wounds and destroys his devotee"?

2. What happens to the doctors who beat and torture Fenice?

3. At King Arthur's court, what is the color of armor that Cliges wears on the third day of the tournament?

4. Upon whom does the King bestow the kiss of the white stag?

5. What have the giants done that causes Erec to go in pursuit of them?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Fenice allude to Tristan and Isolde in Cliges?

2. Discuss the treatment towards Erec by the King when they meet again en route, in Erec and Enide.

3. Why does Erec chase after the knight, the maiden, and the dwarf in Erec and Enide?

4. in Cliges, why does Alexander not want to become a knight in Greece?

5. When and why is Alexander knighted, in Cliges?

6. The story of Empress Fenice has had what consequences on future royalty, and why in Cliges?

7. What happens after Erec faints after his fight with the giants in Erec and Enide? What does Enide think, and what happens to her?

8. What is the meaning of the hunt for the white stag in Erec and Enide?

9. In Cliges, what does the fading of the golden thread and retention of Soredamor's golden hair in Alexander's shirt sleeve symbolize and foreshadow?

10. Briefly describe the initial attraction and relationship between Alexander and Soredamour, in Cliges.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the concept of what an Epic Romance or Medieval Romance is. What does it mean? What is a "romance"? How is it considered epic? What are the rules for a tale to be considered a romance? How is the definition of a Medieval Romance different from the term "romance" as it is used today?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the idea of what an adventure, journey, or quest is. Are they all the same or does each term mean something different? How are the tales driven by one of these, and how important is it? Use specific examples from each tale.

Essay Topic 3

There are several recurring minor characters in the Arthurian Romances. Discuss the use of these characters and who they are. Which stories do they appear in, and what role do they play in each story? Are they always the same or are they different? What can you tell about the characters after seeing them appear various times? Use specific examples to support your claims.

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