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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. Under what conditions must Yvain fight the demon brothers?
(a) He cannot use a shield.
(b) He cannot use a sword.
(c) The lion must be locked away.
(d) The lion must help him.

2. After the first fight, who does Yvain fight next?
(a) Sir Gawain.
(b) A wealthy man's sons.
(c) Three knights.
(d) Hairpin of the Mountain.

3. Whose assistance does the older daughter of the Lord of Blackthorn gain?
(a) The lion.
(b) Sir Gawain.
(c) Yvain.
(d) King Arthur.

4. What does the maiden want who approaches Lancelot, after his fight with the proud knight who challenged him?
(a) That he lay with her.
(b) His agreement to marry her.
(c) The defeated knight's hand in marriage.
(d) The defeated knight's head.

5. What does Laudine's agreement to take Lunete's advice show us?
(a) Her cunning.
(b) Her intellect.
(c) Her innocence.
(d) Her stupidity.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Lancelot found by his savior?

2. What happens to Lancelot at midnight when he sleeps in the reserved bed?

3. One year passes and Yvain has broken his promise. A damsel arrives and tells Yvain he has lost his wife's love. What does Yvain do immediately after?

4. Who vows to fight for Lancelot against Meleagant within a year if Lancelot is not found?

5. Why does the girl try to keep Lancelot from seeing the object she finds?

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