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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 does the maiden want who approaches Lancelot, after his fight with the proud knight who challenged him?

2. How does the lion demonstrate loyalty once more?

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

4. What does Lancelot ask the dwarf?

5. What does the lion prepare to do when he thinks Yvain is dead?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. In the beginning of The Knight of the Cart, the knight who appears in the beginning and issues a challenge foreshadows what?

6. What is the irony of King Bademagu keeping the Queen safely confined in The Knight of the Cart?

7. In The Knight of the Cart, why does the girl who offers lodging to Lancelot try to keep him from seeing the comb?

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

9. With Kay insisting upon leaving after the knight issues a challenge, what qualities does he show and how does it affect the Queen in The Knight of the Cart?

10. How does Lancelot attempt to regain his pride from his shameful cart ride in The Knight of the Cart?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Although called Arthurian Romances, King Arthur himself plays a very minor role in the stories, as does Queen Guinevere. Discuss their appearances in the five tales and how they differ or are the same. Analyze each character and their relationships with one another.

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