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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. Wolfram says that he does not resent any who speak better of ____________ than he does.

2. What does Gahmuret live happily as for a while, but soon he becomes bored and wants to do more with his life?

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

4. Gahmuret decides to _________ from the field in order to mourn his loss.

5. Parzival asks his Queen if he can go to visit his __________, and his Queen gives him permission to do so.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Orilus act so violently towards his wife when he returns from battle?

2. What does Lyppaut offer to supply to Gawan during this section?

3. What is the intention of King Arthur as he rides in search of Parzival?

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

5. Why did Obie deny the affections of Duke Lyppaut, according to the story's content?

6. What does the page walk through the room carrying when Parzival is at the castle?

7. What happens as a result of Gahmuret's wish being granted after the king grants him all that he wants?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

King Arthur goes to ask Parzival if he wants to be a knight of the Round Table.

Part 1: Why is it important that there be a Round Table in this time?

Part 2: Do you think that it's an honor to be asked to be a knight of the Round Table?

Part 3: How do you think you might respond if you were asked to be a knight of the Round Table?

Essay Topic 2

The knights offer up service to every women they come upon, it seems in the story.

Part 1: Why do you think knights try to serve as many women as possible?

Part 2: Would it be better to serve only one Queen or land at a time?

Part 3: How do you think the knights feel about having so many Queens to serve?

Essay Topic 3

Parzival does not ask the question that will free the man from his mysterious ailment.

Part 1: Why is Parzival the one who has the ask the question that will free the man?

Part 2: Why doesn't Parzival ask then question that is needed to be asked?

Part 3: How do you think Parzival could have smoothed things over after not asking the question?

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