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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. When the lion joins in Yvain's fight, what quality does he demonstrate?

2. Who is ashamed that he could not defeat Meleagant?

3. Who decides to avenge Calogrenant?

4. Who tells the story of finding an ugly peasant and a knight appearing after a storm?

5. What are the terms Yvain must agree to in order to be allowed to leave to attend King Arthur's tournaments?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the irony of Laudine begging Yvain to stay after he defeats the three knights?

2. What is the dispute between the two daughters of the Lord of Blackthorn?

3. Why does Lunete offer to help Yvain escape when he is trapped?

4. Briefly compare and contrast King Bademagu and his son, Meleagant, from The Knight of the Cart.

5. What actions of Lancelot's in The Knight of the Cart are considered shameful, and why?

6. What shame follows Lancelot throughout his adventures in The Knight of the Cart?

7. What is the story behind the storm stone in The Knight with the Lion?

8. What does Lunete give to Yvain, and why?

9. What are some instances in which Lancelot's appeal to women is depicted?

10. In the beginning of The Knight with the Lion, Calogrenant's declaration that he will tell a tale of his dishonor foreshadows what?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The fifth story in the Arthurian Romances is The Story of the Grail. 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) The Story of the Grail tells two separate stories about two separate individuals. Compare and contrast Perceval and Sir Gawain and their adventures.

b) It is said that this story is seen as one of the more puzzling tales. Why is this so? You may use critical analysis as reference and other tales for comparison.

c) Choose either Perceval or Sir Gawain. Discuss how his adventures reveal his character and explore his relationship with others.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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