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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. Who is the Disinherited Knight's messenger?

2. What does Friar Tuck say about his food?

3. Who is Rowena in love with?

4. What type of work does Gurth do?

5. What is the name of Cedric's estate?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is De Bracy's plan for marrying Lady Rowena?

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

4. How do the Black Knight and Friar Tuck make merry over their feast?

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

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

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

8. Who does Cedric want to marry Rowena and why?

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

10. Who does Prince John take seats from at the tournament?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the hero archetype. What characteristics are associated with the hero archetype? Why is Ivanhoe an example of a hero? Are there other examples of the hero archetype in the story?

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

Analyze and interpret the antagonist(s) of the story. Who are they? Who is the central antagonist of the story? Who are the antagonists of the sub-plot? How do these characters shape the story?

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