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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Knight of the Cart (Lancelot).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is one of the beds reserved for in the lodging that Sir Gawain and Lancelot come to?
(a) For a woman.
(b) For a king.
(c) For someone who has slain a giant.
(d) For someone who has earned the privilege.

2. After fighting the giants, what happens to Erec once he has returned to Enide?
(a) He becomes ill.
(b) He continues his journey.
(c) He faints.
(d) He dies.

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

4. What object is described in great detail as having been made by fairies?
(a) Erec's robe.
(b) The sceptor.
(c) Enide's gown.
(d) The crown.

5. Why do the other knights make fun of Erec after he is married for a while?
(a) They feel that he is no longer as brave now that he is married.
(b) They feel that he spends too much time fighting and not enough time with his new wife.
(c) They feel that he is no longer a worthy knight because he is no longer single.
(d) They feel that he spends an excessive amount of time with his wife and not enough time in tournaments.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At King Arthur's court, what is the color of armor that Cliges wears on the fourth day of the tournament?

3. What is the first glory of Alexander's knighthood?

4. At King Arthur's court, what is the color of armor that Cliges wears on the third day of the tournament?

5. How is the garden enclosed by air?

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