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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. What does the falconer lose as a part of the trip of King Arthur?

2. What is the consummation of heart's desire, its root and its blossoming?

3. The ________ bestows the sword upon Parzival and says that it will stand in good stead whenever it is tested in battle.

4. _________ visits Gawan and convinces him to be her knight, promising to provide love tokens in return.

5. What does Lyppaut have made for Obilot so that one of the sleeves can be given to Gawan?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does an angler direct Parzival when he comes to a lake in the evening?

2. What happens as a result of Gahmuret's wish being granted after the king grants him all that he wants?

3. What does Queen Condwiramurs tell Parzival when she sneaks into his chambers late one evening?

4. What does Parzival come across one day, despite the rules that his mother has for him?

5. What happens when Segramors rides out to challenge Parzival?

6. Why did Obie deny the affections of Duke Lyppaut, according to the story's content?

7. What is in the letter that Ampflise sends to Gahmuret via messenger?

8. What happens when Clamide arrives at King Arthur's court after his defeat in battle?

9. What is the intention of King Arthur as he rides in search of Parzival?

10. What does Queen Herzeloyde forbid others around her from doing with her son?

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

Many women want to marry the knights when they have great victories for them, but this angers other people and other kings.

Part 1: Why do you think the women want to marry the victors?

Part 2: Do you think it's a good idea for the women to marry their knights?

Part 3: How do you think the marriages might impact other kingdoms and lands?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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