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

2. King Gramoflanz is fighting a duel in order to win the honor before ___________, according to the story.

3. Repanse de Schoye, the woman who carried the ________, is Parzival's aunt and loaned him her cloak.

4. Who does Gawan marry at this point of the story, though it seems surprising, given past events?

5. Who is assured his comfort during the night, according to the way the story is told?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What does Parzival say when Sigune asks him how he has fared with the Gral?

8. What is strange about the duel that Gawan has to be in at the start of this section?

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

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

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

Parzival is welcomed into the knights of the Round Table after they witness his feats on the field.

Part 1: Why do you think Parzival is a special knight?

Part 2: What are some of the qualities that Parzival has that make him special?

Part 3: How do you think Parzival feels about being a knight of the Round Table?

Essay Topic 3

Gahmuret wants to leave in order to get all that he wants in the world, but he never sees his family again.

Part 1: Do you think you could leave your home and never see your family again?

Part 2: Why do you think Gahmuret feels that strongly about his journey?

Part 3: How do you think you might have handled the situation that Gahmuret is in?

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