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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After leaving King Arthur a second time, who do Erec and Enide come across and why is she distressed?
(a) A maiden who is crying because her lover has been slain.
(b) A knight who is crying because his lover has been slain.
(c) A knight who is crying because his lover has been kidnapped.
(d) A maiden who is crying because her lover has been kidnapped.

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?
(a) The count who marries Enide about Enide.
(b) Guivret the Small about Enide.
(c) King Arthur about Enide.
(d) Erec about Enide.

3. What does Soredamour tuck into the sleeves and collar of Alexander's shirt?
(a) Coins.
(b) Strands of hair.
(c) Beads.
(d) Gold.

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

5. What suggestion does Fenice make to Cliges to escape from Alis?
(a) She should fake her death.
(b) She should elope.
(c) She should kill Alis.
(d) She should fake his death.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kay fight Erec even though they know each other?

2. Which of the following is NOT one of the three joys and honors Alexander receives?

3. What challenge does Alis try to dissuade Cliges from accepting?

4. Where does Cliges take Fenice's "dead" body?

5. What causes Alexander to return home to Greece?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Fenice allude to Tristan and Isolde in Cliges?

2. What is an example of nurse Thessala's cunning in Cliges?

3. The story of Empress Fenice has had what consequences on future royalty, and why in Cliges?

4. What foreshadows the eventual discovery of the two secret lovers in Cliges?

5. What does Erec discover is the Joy of the Court and how does he discover it in Erec and Enide?

6. How does Guivret prove his friendship towards Erec after being told Erec is dead, in Erec and Enide?

7. Discuss the treatment towards Erec by the King when they meet again en route, in Erec and Enide.

8. Give a brief description of the knight, Erec, from Erec and Enide.

9. Why does Erec chase after the knight, the maiden, and the dwarf in Erec and Enide?

10. In Cliges, what is the irony behind the golden hairs stitched into the shirt that Alexander receives from the Queen?

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