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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Story of the Grail (Perceval).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What causes Alexander to return home to Greece?
(a) The news of his father's death and his brother becoming emperor.
(b) The news of his father and brother's death, meaning he has to be emperor.
(c) The news of his brother's death, meaning he has to be emperor.
(d) The news of his mother's death and his brother becoming emperor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Blancheflor's relation to Gornemant?

2. To whom does King Arthur trust the governing of England during his leave?

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

4. In The Knight of the Cart, where does King Arthur hold court?

5. Which of the following is NOT one of the ways in which Kay's character is revealed?

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