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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 person from Question #112 give Yvain to prevent him from being seen?

2. What object does the girl try to keep Lancelot from seeing?

3. What does the lion vow to do?

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

5. How does the lion demonstrate loyalty once more?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Lancelot's ability to lift the stone slab in the church's cemetery in The Knight of the Cart foreshadow?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. Describe what can be understood of Calogrenant and Kay's characters when they see the Queen in The Knight with the Lion.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The third story in the Arthurian Romances is The Knight of the Cart. 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) In this story, Camelot is mentioned for the first time. Research the idea behind Camelot. What is Camelot and why is it the most famous court of King Arthur's courts? Who created it, and why is it the first time mentioned here?

b) Lancelot is a character created by de Troyes for the purpose of creating the relationship between him and Queen Guinevere. Discuss Lancelot as a character and his relationship with the queen. What does the story tell us?

c) The Knight of the Cart displays a lot of irony and humor. Discuss the many examples of irony and humor in the story and what it tells the reader.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

What is the role of women in the Arthurian Romances? Are there different roles? Who are the main female characters, and what do they do? What is their significance, and how do they affect the plot line? What was the role of women in medieval times, and is it accurately portrayed in the tales? Use specific examples to support your claims.

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