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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 sings of "many a marvelous thing" in line three of "Sir Orfeo"?

2. How many knights does Sir Orfeo bring with him to see Lady Heurodis upon hearing about her condition?

3. Where does Sir Orfeo immediately go after hearing that Lady Heurodis is gone?

4. What does Sir Orfeo say has torn Lady Heurodis's face?

5. Why does Sir Gawain refuse to heed "the lord's" advice?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the gown worn by Pearl.

2. What does Sir Gawain say as he leaves "the lord's" castle for the Green Chapel?

3. Why does Sir Orfeo leave his kingdom with only a beggar's cloak?

4. What does Lady Heurodis do to make everyone think that she is crazy?

5. When Lady Heurodis disappears, what does Sir Orfeo do?

6. According to Pearl, why has God called her?

7. According to Chapter IV of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight," what is happening as New Year's draws near?

8. What does "the lord" say regarding his refusal to accompany Sir Gawain to the chapel?

9. What does the "Pearl" narrator see at the base of the crystal cliff?

10. What does "the lord" tell Sir Gawain will happen if he goes to the Green Chapel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Symbolism is used in various ways throughout the text. Choose three different images (animals, castles, fabric, armor decoration) and explain what the object symbolizes, why it is important to the text, and the meaning of the object's use.

Essay Topic 2

In "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" an internal battle seems to be played out: one of Pagan versus Christian belief. Do you believe that one religious belief is proven to be more important than the other, or do they work in alliance?

Essay Topic 3

Scenery in "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" is important. This is shown through the author's attention to detail. To what could the scenery in the text be compared to? Options: Sir Gawain's mental state, the conflict between Gawain and the Green Knight, etc. Support your answer textually paying special attention to a direct comparison between the scenery and the compared object or person.

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