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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. Which of the following is true of Fals-Semblance?

2. Which character argues with the narrator, convincing him of many points outside the castle?

3. Which character is representative of pleasant thoughts?

4. Who descends from the tower to talk to the narrator?

5. Vekke says that women should try to get which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Reason say about rich people?

2. What does Reason say about marriages producing children?

3. According to Reason, what is Youth?

4. What message does Fals-Semblance send to the reader?

5. What plan is put in place for the narrator to get the woman he loves?

6. Why does Reason disapprove of gifts?

7. Describe Fals-Semblance.

8. How is Fals-Semblance comparable to a priest?

9. What does Cupid's laughter represent in his discussion with Fals-Semblance?

10. How do the topics and themes in The Romance of the Rose change with the change in authors?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does the narrator seem to drop out of the action after his conversation with Reason? What does this mean? Is this intentional? What effect does the narrator's departure have on the reader?

Essay Topic 2

What purpose does Reason's character serve in The Romance of the Rose? Does he contribute to the plot? Does he contribute to De Lorris's criticisms of the church? Why might De Lorris choose to include his arguments with the narrator?

Essay Topic 3

What qualities and characteristics does Cupid apply to good lovers and suitors? Does the narrator agree with Cupid? In what ways are Cupid's ideas of good lovers and suitors conflicted?

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