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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Knight with the Lion (Yvain).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Erec give as his reason for accompanying the party who has set out to find the white stag?
(a) He wants to keep the king company.
(b) He wants to keep the queen company.
(c) He wants to claim the kiss.
(d) He wants to kill the white stag.

2. When Cliges finally reveals his identity to Sir Gawain and King Arthur, what do they do?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Embrace him.
(c) Kill him.
(d) Banish him.

3. Who is the first to discover that Alexander and Soredamour are attracted to one another?
(a) King Arthur.
(b) Alexander.
(c) Queen Guinevere.
(d) Count Angres.

4. In the beginning of The Knight with the Lion, to whom is the queen speaking when she says, "You are malicious and ill bred to quarrel with your companions"?
(a) Sir Yvain.
(b) Kay.
(c) Sir Gawain.
(d) Calogrenant.

5. When Laudine refuses to perjure herself, what does this demonstrate?
(a) Her wit and intellect.
(b) Her love and devotion.
(c) Her guile.
(d) Her honor and pride.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the lion joins in Yvain's fight, what quality does he demonstrate?

2. Who says "The lady is mine, and I am hers. I shall do with her what I wish," and to whom is he referring?

3. What happens to Enide once Erec has returned to her after slaying the giants?

4. Why does Enide break her promise to Erec as they are traveling?

5. After Yvain is restored to health, where does he return to?

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