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

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

3. Whom does Erec befriend after a fight?

4. What does Erec instruct Enide NOT to do as they are traveling?

5. To whom does King Arthur trust the governing of England during his leave?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What advice of his father's does Cliges follow?

3. 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?

4. What foreshadows the eventual discovery of the two secret lovers in Cliges?

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

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

7. How does Enide convince the count who wants to marry her to not kill Erec after he implores her to leave him?

8. What is the sparrowhawk contest in Erec and Enide?

9. Describe the garden Erec is shown by King Evrain in Erec and Enide.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Arthurian Romances are full of many allusions to characters in other works of literature and to historical figures. Discuss the use of allusion as a literary tool and how de Troyes uses it. In which stories does he allude to something, and what is it? Why does he do it? Is his allusion given in a positive or negative light, and could this possibly be a reflection of his own opinion for the work? Use specific examples and research the background of each allusion. Is de Troyes' use of the allusions effective in the message it sends to the readers?

Essay Topic 2

Foreshadowing is an effective tool if used correctly and read correctly. Discuss the concept of foreshadowing. How does de Troyes use it? Why does he? Is it effective and easy to understand? Where does he use foreshadowing in the stories, and how do you know it is foreshadowing an event? Use specific examples.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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