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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. Queen Condawiramurs has said that she would rather ___________ than to marry Clamide.

2. What is the name of the cousin who has gone off in search of tournaments, so Gahmuret goes off to seek him?

3. Condawiramurs insists on marrying __________ as a result of the victory that he gains for her.

4. Who rides out to learn who had given battle to the other two knights, according to the story?

5. The ________ Knight appears to fight and excels in the battle at this point of the story.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Gawan learn about the army marching in grand style?

3. What happens to the eldest son after his father passes, according to the story's contents?

4. What does Queen Herzeloyde forbid others around her from doing with her son?

5. What does Clamide do in response to learning that Parzival has beaten his knights and that the Queen wants to marry Parzival?

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

7. What happens when Clamide arrives at King Arthur's court after his defeat in battle?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Gawan ignores the fears of the woman and tells the women that he wants to help.

Part 1: Can a knight display any fear? Why or why not?

Part 2: Do you think the knights are without fear?

Part 3: How do you think a person might be able to serve a Queen without being afraid?

Essay Topic 3

Many women want to marry the knights when they have great victories for them, but this angers other people and other kings.

Part 1: Why do you think the women want to marry the victors?

Part 2: Do you think it's a good idea for the women to marry their knights?

Part 3: How do you think the marriages might impact other kingdoms and lands?

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