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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. It is discovered that the maiden sitting on the bed is who?
2. Who says "Be certain, had I not loved you, I would never have undertaken this"?
3. At King Arthur's court, what is the color of armor that Cliges wears on the second day of the tournament?
4. Who kidnaps Fenice?
5. To whom does King Arthur trust the governing of England during his leave?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why do Erec and Enide leave King Arthur's court?
2. 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?
3. in Cliges, why does Alexander not want to become a knight in Greece?
4. In Cliges, what is the irony behind the golden hairs stitched into the shirt that Alexander receives from the Queen?
5. Why does Erec chase after the knight, the maiden, and the dwarf in Erec and Enide?
6. How does Fenice allude to Tristan and Isolde in Cliges?
7. In Cliges, Alexander and Alis make a pact. What is this pact, and what does the agreement of the pact say about Alis' character?
8. Describe the garden Erec is shown by King Evrain in Erec and Enide.
9. The story of Empress Fenice has had what consequences on future royalty, and why in Cliges?
10. What happens after Erec faints after his fight with the giants in Erec and Enide? What does Enide think, and what happens to her?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explore the concept of what an Epic Romance or Medieval Romance is. What does it mean? What is a "romance"? How is it considered epic? What are the rules for a tale to be considered a romance? How is the definition of a Medieval Romance different from the term "romance" as it is used today?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
The Arthurian Romances are full of many allusions to characters in other works of literature and to historical figures. Discuss the use of allusion as a literary tool and how de Troyes uses it. In which stories does he allude to something, and what is it? Why does he do it? Is his allusion given in a positive or negative light, and could this possibly be a reflection of his own opinion for the work? Use specific examples and research the background of each allusion. Is de Troyes' use of the allusions effective in the message it sends to the readers?
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