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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Cliges.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What causes Erec to decide to leave King Arthur's court?
(a) Enide tells Erec of a plot to kill him.
(b) Enide tells Erec of the other's reproach of him.
(c) Erec finds out about others despising him.
(d) Erec learns of King Arthur wanting to replace him.

3. How is the garden enclosed by air?
(a) Witchcraft.
(b) Black magic.
(c) No explanation is given.
(d) Wizardry.

4. At King Arthur's court, what is the color of armor that Cliges wears on the first day of the tournament?
(a) Red.
(b) Green.
(c) Black.
(d) White.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the second son of the Emperor?

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

3. What is discovered to happen to any man who goes in search of the Joy of the Court?

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

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

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