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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. Obie believes that a man who woos her does not have enough experience on ____________, so she will not return his feelings.

2. Obie mocks her sister when __________ does not yet fight as Meljanz excels in battle.

3. From whom does Parzival decide to take the piece of jewelry, just as his mother had instructed?

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

5. _________ arrives and chides Parzival for not freeing Antfortas from his sorrows and asking the question.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does the Repanse de Schoye carry as he walks into the room during Parzival's visit?

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

7. What happens when Segramors rides out to challenge Parzival?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The idea of pledging one's self to a Queen is something many people are not aware of or interested in.

Part 1: What do you think about committing yourself to serve a person?

Part 2: How is the idea of being a knight like being a slave?

Part 3: Why do you think knights were interested in protecting the Queens?

Essay Topic 2

Parzival is kept hidden from the world, away from the tales of being a knight.

Part 1: Why is it a good idea to hide Parzival from the tales of being a knight?

Part 2: Why is it a negative thing to hide Parzival from the tales of knights?

Part 3: Why do you think Queen Herzeloyde kept Parzival away?

Essay Topic 3

The knights continue to leave their Queens in order to seek out the Gral.

Part 1: Why do you think the search for the Gral is more important than being a knight?

Part 2: How do you think a knight could serve their Queen and seek out the Gral?

Part 3: Do you think a knight should ever leave the side of their Queen?

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