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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. Why does Enide break her promise to Erec as they are traveling?
(a) She does not break her promise.
(b) She no longer loves Erec and wants to break the marriage.
(c) She is bored and needs a distraction.
(d) She sees men approaching Erec for a fight and warns him.

2. What does Lancelot ask the dwarf?
(a) About Kay's whereabouts.
(b) To be given a ride in the cart.
(c) To buy Kay's horse.
(d) About Queen Guinevere's whereabouts.

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

4. Who is ashamed that he could not defeat Meleagant?
(a) Lancelot.
(b) King Bademagu.
(c) Kay.
(d) Sir Gawain.

5. 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 queen company.
(b) He wants to kill the white stag.
(c) He wants to claim the kiss.
(d) He wants to keep the king company.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days does the Queen suggest to King Arthur to wait for Erec to return before deciding who is the most beautiful maiden?

2. After Lancelot leaves Queen Guinevere's room the next morning, blood from Lancelot's wounded fingers is found on the sheets. Who does Meleagant accuse of having bedded the Queen?

3. Upon whom does the King bestow the kiss of the white stag?

4. What does the lion vow to do?

5. Who says "Love is worse than Hate because he wounds and destroys his devotee"?

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