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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. Which of the following does Cedric NOT request for Ivanhoe to stop wearing?

2. What does Bois-Guilbert claim he planned to do to save Rebecca?

3. What does Ivanhoe tell King Richard is threatening his kingdom in Chapter 41?

4. What does Friar Tuck proclaim about Isaac?

5. Who does De Bracy think is the Black Knight?

Short Essay Questions

1. What request does King Richard make of Cedric in Chapter 42? What request does Cedric make of Ivanhoe?

2. What ruse does Robin Hood create for the sake of King Richard's safety in Chapter 41?

3. What tip does Urfried give Cedric before he escapes?

4. What happens when the Black Knight and Wamba are traveling through the forest in Chapter 40?

5. Who is Urfried? What does she explain to Rebecca?

6. What does Ulrica say to Front-de-Boeuf as he lays dying?

7. What does Front-de-Boeuf give to Cedric before he escapes?

8. What does Rebecca realize as she spends time with Ivanhoe?

9. What does Bois-Guilbert say which greatly upsets Rebecca in Chapter 24?

10. What are Bois-Guilbert's aspirations, and what does he offer Rebecca in exchange for marrying him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the motif of anti-semitism in "Ivanhoe." What are some examples of antisemitism in the novel? Is this an accurate portrayal of how Jewish people were regarded at this time?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the characters Prince John and King Richard.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Scott's use of symbolism in "Ivanhoe." What are some examples of symbols and what is the meaning behind them?

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