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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 fourth day of the tournament?
2. What is at the end of a row of stakes?
3. What is Soredamour's position?
4. What must Erec do to discover the Joy of the Court?
5. Who says "The lady is mine, and I am hers. I shall do with her what I wish," and to whom is he referring?
Short Essay Questions
1. What advice of his father's does Cliges follow?
2. How does Enide convince the count who wants to marry her to not kill Erec after he implores her to leave him?
3. What is the sparrowhawk contest in Erec and Enide?
4. Give a brief description of the knight, Erec, from Erec and Enide.
5. Why does Erec chase after the knight, the maiden, and the dwarf in Erec and Enide?
6. What is an example of nurse Thessala's cunning in Cliges?
7. What does Erec discover is the Joy of the Court and how does he discover it in Erec and Enide?
8. 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?
9. When and why is Alexander knighted, in Cliges?
10. What is the meaning of the hunt for the white stag in Erec and Enide?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
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 3
What is courtly love? Is it similar to the concept of love today? Why or why not? What are guidelines for a relationship to fall under the category of courtly love? What did it mean historically? What does it mean in the Arthurian Romances? What are the examples of courtly love in the stories, and how do you know? What are the similarities and what are the differences between the different love stories? Do they all follow a similar path? Use specific examples to support your claims.
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