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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 causes tension between the Saxons and Normans at Prince John's banquet?

2. Who does Prince John promise Lady Rowena to?

3. What illegal activity does the Black Knight suspect the monk of participating in?

4. How does Front-de-Boeuf threaten to torture Isaac?

5. Who is the author of Ivanhoe?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who do the horsemen encounter at the Sunken Cross?

2. Why does Cedric forbid Lady Rowena from appearing before the Normans?

3. Describe the mysterious knight who enters into the tournament?

4. Who attacks the Saxons in the forest? Who intends to come to the aid of the Saxons?

5. What does the Palmer warn Isaac of Kent about? Where does the Palmer take Isaac?

6. What happens to King Richard as he is traveling through Europe? How does this affect the leadership of England?

7. What sparks Front-de-Boeuf's momentary sympathy for Isaac in Chapter 22?

8. In Chapter 14, how does Cedric show his displeasure with his son? Why is Cedric displeased with his son?

9. Who are Gurth and Wamba, and what do they discuss when introduced to the story?

10. Why is Prince John concerned to learn that the Disinherited Knight is Ivanhoe?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the character Locksley. What is his role in the novel? How has Scott's depiction of this character shaped the modern-day character of Robin Hood?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the female leads of the story, Lady Rowena and Rebecca, as well as their relationships with Ivanhoe.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of chivalry in the novel "Ivanhoe." What is Ivanhoe's opinion of chivalry? What are other characters opinions of chivalry? What are the ideals of chivalry?

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