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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. How is Alis deceived into thinking he has possessed Fenice?

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

3. How does Alis break his oath to his brother?

4. Why does Kay fight Erec even though they know each other?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Guivret prove his friendship towards Erec after being told Erec is dead, in Erec and Enide?

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

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

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

5. What does Erec discover is the Joy of the Court and how does he discover it in Erec and Enide?

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

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

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

9. What is the irony behind Alis' choosing of John to build Fenice's tomb in Cliges?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Who is Chretien de Troyes and why did he start writing Arthurian romances? Where did he get his ideas and what new ideas or characters is he credited with? Research the author's life and give a historical background, tying it in with his contribution to the legends through his romances. Be sure to include the importance of his creation of Lancelot and the Lancelot-Guinevere relationship. Have others used his works and characters and built on them, writing their own versions?

Essay Topic 3

Choose two main characters from two different stories to compare and contrast. It is best to choose two knights or two female characters for easier comparisons. Discuss each character and analyze them. Use specific examples to support your claims.

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