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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Anfortas expects that Parzival should free him by ____________, but Parzival does not as he is forbidden to.
(a) Asking a question.
(b) Killing him.
(c) Reading a book.
(d) Singing a song.

2. What does Gahmuret learn from another, causing him to become deep in sorrow?
(a) His father died.
(b) His sister died.
(c) His brother died.
(d) His mother died.

3. What is on the hilt of the sword that the page brings out to Parzival during this time in the castle?
(a) Diamond.
(b) Ruby.
(c) Emerald.
(d) Sapphire.

4. What is the good advice of Parzival's mother? It is wise to take the _______ and greeting of a chaste lady.
(a) Necklace.
(b) Ring.
(c) Flower.
(d) Favor.

5. _________ was asked to reward the attentions of King Meljanz, which she does not.
(a) Obie.
(b) Bene.
(c) Antikione.
(d) Itonje.

Short Answer Questions

1. Queen Herzeloyde is stricken with grief after the passing of Gahmuret and fights death only because she is ___________,

2. Wolfram himself was an unfree _______, bound to the service of a lord according to the Introduction.

3. Kingrimursel accuses ________ of murdering his lord, and then challenges him to a fight.

4. _________ visits Gawan and convinces him to be her knight, promising to provide love tokens in return.

5. How many maidens are carrying candles as a part of the procession in the castle?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the book that inspired the current tale, "Parzival"?

2. What is the reminder of Condwiramurs that Parzival sees when he is off on his journey?

3. What happens to cause Gahmuret to want to leave his position as Ampflise's knight?

4. Why does Keie decide to challenge Parzival as well during this chapter?

5. What does Parzival come across one day, despite the rules that his mother has for him?

6. Why does Gawan forgo fighting during this section of the story?

7. What does an assembly of princes petition after the death of the King of Anjou?

8. What is so miraculous about the Gral during this section's particular gathering?

9. What does Gahmuret set out for Toledo to find, according to the story?

10. What does the Queen of Waleis offer to the winner of the tournament that is in her land?

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