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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. What does the falconer lose as a part of the trip of King Arthur?

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

3. Obie believes that Gawan is a __________ when they first meet as Gawan tries to determine what the situation is.

4. What does Parzival do that causes his mother to feel much grief at his decision?

5. What is the original name of the story that Wolfram Von Eschenbach is telling in this book?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What is in the letter that Ampflise sends to Gahmuret via messenger?

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

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

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

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Parzival is welcomed into the knights of the Round Table after they witness his feats on the field.

Part 1: Why do you think Parzival is a special knight?

Part 2: What are some of the qualities that Parzival has that make him special?

Part 3: How do you think Parzival feels about being a knight of the Round Table?

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