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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. What are the terms Yvain must agree to in order to be allowed to leave to attend King Arthur's tournaments?
(a) He must return in one year or less or forifeit his wife's love.
(b) He must win the tournament or forget about coming home.
(c) He must return in less than one year or forfeit his wife's love.
(d) He must slay a giant before he returns or forfeit his wife's love.

2. Who lusts after Blancheflor?
(a) Anguingueron.
(b) Clamadeu.
(c) Perceval.
(d) Gornemant.

3. Who tells the story of finding an ugly peasant and a knight appearing after a storm?
(a) Yvain.
(b) Sir Gawain.
(c) Calogrenant.
(d) Kay.

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

5. What happens to Enide once Erec has returned to her after slaying the giants?
(a) She continues the journey with Erec.
(b) She is forced into marriage with a count.
(c) She goes to console the young maiden whose lover was taken.
(d) She heals Erec's wounds and rests.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who captures the white stag?

2. What challenge does Alis try to dissuade Cliges from accepting?

3. One year passes and Yvain has broken his promise. A damsel arrives and tells Yvain he has lost his wife's love. What does Yvain do immediately after?

4. While fighting in the tournament in disguise, why does Lancelot flee from blows and avoid battle?

5. Who is the first person Erec encounters on his journey for the Joy of the Court?

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