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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 Condwiramurs exceeds all other Queens in her __________, even though others warned Parzival to not offer help to her.

2. Who yells at Parzival for not asking a question and letting a marvelous prize slip?

3. Who believes that his wife has not been faithful to him so he punishes his wife severely as a result?

4. Gurnemanz's teachings to Parzival prevent Parzival from ___________ when he is in the presence of the Gral.

5. What is on the hilt of the sword that the page brings out to Parzival during this time in the castle?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does an angler direct Parzival when he comes to a lake in the evening?

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

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

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

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

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

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 Queen Herzeloyde do when she finds out that her son wants to be a knight?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Antikione fights alongside Gawan, which inspires him, even though he is supposed to be helping her.

Part 1: Why do you think women did not fight often in these times?

Part 2: Why do you think Antikione helps Gawan during this period?

Part 3: How do you think Gawan's attitude changes after seeing Antikione fight?

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