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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. Whose ghost visits Arthur in "The Passing of Arthur"?

2. Who originally drank from the Holy Grail?

3. At whose castle is Tristram's first wife being held captive?

4. Who had brought the Holy Grail to England?

5. Whom does Arthur send to give the mysterious knight the tournament prize in "Lancelot and Elaine"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Arthur ask of Bedivere in "The Passing of Arthur" regarding Excalibur? What does Bedivere do?

2. Describe how pride plays into the story of "The Holy Grail."

3. What can desire do to the human soul, as per the allegory in "Guinevere"? What of anger?

4. What is the story of the ruby necklace in "The Last Tournament"?

5. Describe the allusions to Christ in "The Passing of Arthur."

6. How does Tennyson's version of "Lancelot and Elaine" embody Romantic notions of love?

7. What does the exposition reveal of the diamonds in "Lancelot and Elaine"?

8. What theme is the backdrop of "The Holy Grail"?

9. How does Tennyson depict Gawain in "Pelleas and Ettarre"?

10. What is taking place in the beginning of "Guinevere"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how the world view of the Middle Ages differs from that of the Romantic era, as expressed in Tennyson's "Idylls of the King."

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Tennyson's use of imagery (simile and metaphor) in the stories of "Idylls of the King." In what ways do these examples reflect the style of the Romantics?

Essay Topic 3

Although infidelity is not the central focus of "Balin and Balan," its impact affects the emotions and actions of the characters. Describe how this occurs.

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