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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. In the beginning of The Knight with the Lion, to whom is the queen speaking when she says, "You are malicious and ill bred to quarrel with your companions"?

2. What agreement makes Meleagant stop attacking Lancelot?

3. Whose assistance does the younger daughter seek?

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

5. Who is one of the beds reserved for in the lodging that Sir Gawain and Lancelot come to?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Lunete's identity foreshadowed when Yvain comes across her as a prisoner?

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

3. What indicates Yvain's fame?

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

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

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

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

8. Why does Yvain go in search of the spring?

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

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

There are several recurring minor characters in the Arthurian Romances. Discuss the use of these characters and who they are. Which stories do they appear in, and what role do they play in each story? Are they always the same or are they different? What can you tell about the characters after seeing them appear various times? Use specific examples to support your claims.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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