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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. After passing through the swamp, where does Sir Percivale see the Grail in "The Holy Grail"?

2. Who is the fool of Arthur's castle?

3. Who taunts Tristram over his infidelity in "The Last Tournament"?

4. With what is Sir Percivale immediately with upon leaving for his search for the Grail?

5. How long are the knights bound to search for the Holy Grail?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Percivale give as the exposition of how the Holy Grail came about?

3. What is happening to Camelot in "The Last Tournament"?

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

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

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

7. What allegory does Tennyson refer to in "To the Queen"?

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

9. What is Arthur's justification for his anger at the knights for taking the oath in "The Holy Grail"?

10. Describe the allegory of Eden in "Guinevere."

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the different themes in "The Holy Grail." This is perhaps the most symbolic story of the book. What symbolism is used? What imagery? How do these tie into the major themes?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the themes of "trust" and of "jealousy" as they apply to the stories of "Idylls of the King." How do these themes intersect? Give examples from the text in your answer.

Essay Topic 3

How is irony employed in "Gareth and Lynette" and in "Geraint and Enid"? How does the use of irony play into the stories' structure?

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