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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. From where is Queen Guinevere watching the fight between Lancelot and Meleagant?
(a) Nowhere. She is not allowed to watch.
(b) The tower.
(c) The farm.
(d) The prison.

2. What reminds Perceval of Blancheflor's blush?
(a) His cousin.
(b) Queen Guinever's sight.
(c) A few drops of blood on the snow from a goose.
(d) The maiden wearing a holey dress' own blush.

3. By carrying the lion on his shield, what does Yvain show?
(a) His disgust for the lion.
(b) His honor for the lion.
(c) His friendship with the lion.
(d) His love for the lion.

4. Who vows to fight for Lancelot against Meleagant within a year if Lancelot is not found?
(a) King Bademagu.
(b) King Arthur.
(c) Kay.
(d) Sir Gawain.

5. When Yvain enters a strongly fortified town, who do he and the lion end up fighting?
(a) Sir Gawain.
(b) Two giants.
(c) A wealthy man's sons.
(d) Hairpin of the Mountain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is one of the beds reserved for in the lodging that Sir Gawain and Lancelot come to?

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

3. What does the lion prepare to do when he thinks Yvain is dead?

4. Who do Lancelot and other knights set out to search for after his fight with Meleagant has ended?

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

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