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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 Soredamour tuck into the sleeves and collar of Alexander's shirt?

2. What is Soredamour's position?

3. What does Erec decide to do with the daughter of the vavasor?

4. Where does King Arthur decide to cross over to?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Briefly describe Erec's robe of watered silk in Erec and Enide.

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

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

4. Why do Erec and Enide leave King Arthur's court?

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

6. 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?

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 foreshadows the eventual discovery of the two secret lovers in Cliges?

9. What is an example of nurse Thessala's cunning in Cliges?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The third story in the Arthurian Romances is The Knight of the Cart. Choose one of the following topics to discuss in regards to the tale. Be sure to use specific examples from the text and use additional outside research where necessary to completely answer the questions.

a) In this story, Camelot is mentioned for the first time. Research the idea behind Camelot. What is Camelot and why is it the most famous court of King Arthur's courts? Who created it, and why is it the first time mentioned here?

b) Lancelot is a character created by de Troyes for the purpose of creating the relationship between him and Queen Guinevere. Discuss Lancelot as a character and his relationship with the queen. What does the story tell us?

c) The Knight of the Cart displays a lot of irony and humor. Discuss the many examples of irony and humor in the story and what it tells the reader.

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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