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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 is discovered about the man King Arthur left in charge of England?
2. How is Alis deceived into thinking he has possessed Fenice?
3. What does Soredamour tuck into the sleeves and collar of Alexander's shirt?
4. What object is described in great detail as having been made by fairies?
5. At King Arthur's court, what is the color of armor that Cliges wears on the first day of the tournament?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is an example of nurse Thessala's cunning in Cliges?
2. What foreshadows the eventual discovery of the two secret lovers in Cliges?
3. Why do Erec and Enide leave King Arthur's court?
4. Why does Erec chase after the knight, the maiden, and the dwarf in Erec and Enide?
5. How does Guivret prove his friendship towards Erec after being told Erec is dead, in Erec and Enide?
6. What does Erec discover is the Joy of the Court and how does he discover it in Erec and Enide?
7. The story of Empress Fenice has had what consequences on future royalty, and why in Cliges?
8. In Cliges, what is the irony behind the golden hairs stitched into the shirt that Alexander receives from the Queen?
9. What is the sparrowhawk contest in Erec and Enide?
10. in Cliges, why does Alexander not want to become a knight in Greece?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How does religion play a role in the Arthurian Romances? What religious views were shared in medieval times? How is religion depicted in the tales? Use specific examples from each story.
Essay Topic 2
The first story in the Arthurian Romances is Erec and Enide. 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) Can Erec and Enide be considered a love story? Why or why not? What sets it apart from other tales of love written in literature?
b) Erec and Enide is said to closely parallel the Welsh story "Mabinogian: Gereint Son of Erbin." Research this tale and compare and contrast it to Erec and Enide. Which was written first? What message does each story deliver? If it's the same message, which does it more effectively?
c) Discuss Erec as the main character and his relationships with others. What do these relationships tell us about him, and what is his personality like? Does he remain the same throughout or does he change? How do you know?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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