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

2. Who does Queen Guinevere send first to discover the identity of the maiden who rides with a knight and a dwarf?

3. It is discovered that the maiden sitting on the bed is who?

4. What does Soredamour tuck into the sleeves and collar of Alexander's shirt?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. In Cliges, Alexander and Alis make a pact. What is this pact, and what does the agreement of the pact say about Alis' character?

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

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

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

9. In Cliges, what is the irony behind the golden hairs stitched into the shirt that Alexander receives from the Queen?

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

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.

Essay Topic 2

The second story in the Arthurian Romances is Cliges. 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) Discuss the demonstrations of treason and treachery that are found throughout Cliges. Explain what these terms mean and analyze each instance that is seen in the tale.

b) There are two tales of love told in Cliges. One between Alexander and Soredeamor, and the other between Cliges and Fenice. Compare and contrast the two relationships and what each tells the reader.

c) Cliges alludes to Tristan and Isolde a few times. Discuss these allusions and whether they are positive or negative. Why are these allusions present? Do research and compare and contrast the two stories as well.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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