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

2. Lady Cunneware joyfully recognizes Parzival, her ___________, when he comes to King Arthur's camp.

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

4. Who is running through Parzival's mind after he leaves King Arthur's court?

5. Custom dictates that the _________ brother inherits the entirety of the father's estate when he dies.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 of the men fight in order to establish honor among other men and other leaders.

Part 1: Why is fighting the way that people establish honor in these times?

Part 2: Do you think that fighting is a way to establish order in a society?

Part 3: Do you think that you would fight in order to get into a higher position in society?

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