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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. What does Gawan see when he is in the castle, though it constantly dodges away from him?
(a) Sword.
(b) Bed.
(c) Gral.
(d) Book.

2. For how long does Parzival seek out the Gral, according to this part of the story?
(a) Two and a half years.
(b) Four and a half years.
(c) Five years.
(d) Fifteen years.

3. Parzival says that he has forfeited much ________ in the endeavor to seek out the Gral, as he is talking to his cousin.
(a) Love.
(b) Health.
(c) Honor.
(d) Happiness.

4. Who is assured his comfort during the night, according to the way the story is told?
(a) Cundrie.
(b) King Gramoflanz.
(c) Gawan.
(d) Parvizal.

5. A brawny ________ enters the room as well with a club in his hand, ready to battle Gawan.
(a) Rustic.
(b) Prince.
(c) Knight.
(d) King.

Short Answer Questions

1. _________ is the reason why the fallen knight was injured, as Gawan soon finds out.

2. What does Gramoflanz postpone until the next day when he hears about the duel of Gawan?

3. Who informs Parzival that it is Good Friday as he is traveling once more?

4. Who is the person who has guarded the tree that Gawan needs to seek in order to please Orgeluse?

5. Gawan is innocent of the charges, but he must still face the _________, at this point of the story.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gawan find in a meadow one day when he is trying to find the Gral?

2. What does Gawan tell Itonje after freeing Lischois and Turkoyt?

3. What happens when the knight and Gawan race toward each other?

4. What does Gawan do when he wakes up in the morning?

5. What does the knight tell Gawan about Orgeluse when they ride to meet the injured knight?

6. What does Gawan forbid Lady Bene to tell Itonje?

7. What is strange about the duel that Gawan has to be in at the start of this section?

8. What is the sight that inspires Gawan to continue fighting as well?

9. What does Gawan do which ignores his host's fears, according to the story?

10. Who must fight the duel in order to win the honor before Itonje, according to the story?

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