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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 the first person Erec encounters on his journey for the Joy of the Court?
(a) King Evrain.
(b) A handsome and tall knight.
(c) A beast.
(d) An attractive maiden sitting on a bed.

2. Why does Kay fight Erec even though they know each other?
(a) Kay detests Erec for leaving.
(b) Kay is testing Erec.
(c) Kay does not recognize Erec.
(d) Kay wants Enide for himself.

3. Who says "Never do I seek to be free from Love so as not to devote myself always to his service"?
(a) Queen Guinevere.
(b) King Arthur.
(c) Alexander.
(d) Soredamour.

4. What must Lancelot agree to for lodgings that is provided by the knight's maiden?
(a) To marry her.
(b) To lay with her.
(c) To kill her.
(d) To kiss her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What object is described in great detail as having been made by fairies?

2. Who does Queen Guinevere send second to discover the identity of the maiden who rides with a knight and a dwarf?

3. What does the maiden want who approaches Lancelot, after his fight with the proud knight who challenged him?

4. To which two historical figures is King Arthur compared?

5. How does Alis break his oath to his brother?

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