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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. How far away is Isaac from Templestowe Castle in Chapter 38?

2. What does Athelstane offer to do in Chapter 27?

3. Where does Prince John plot to usurp his brothers throne in Chapter 34?

4. What is Ulrica seen doing before her death?

5. Who falsifies evidence against Rebecca in Chapter 37?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 36, what does de Baumanoir chastise Malvoisin for, and what does Malvoisin say in his defense?

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

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

4. What does De Bracy tell Prince John in York?

5. What proclamation does Friar Tuck make about Isaac?

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

7. In her trial, what does Rebecca do when she is given time to argue her defense?

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

9. What advice does Nathan offer Isaac in Chapter 35?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the love triangles in the story. Who is involved in a love triangle? What conflicts arise as a result of these love triangles? How do these love triangles resolve?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the genre of the novel "Ivanhoe." What genre is this novel? What are the elements of this genre? Why is "Ivanhoe" an example of this genre?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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