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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Queen Guinevere send first to discover the identity of the maiden who rides with a knight and a dwarf?
(a) Sir Gawain.
(b) Erec.
(c) Her maid-in-waiting.
(d) King Arthur.

2. Who does Queen Guinevere send second to discover the identity of the maiden who rides with a knight and a dwarf?
(a) Sir Gawain.
(b) Erec.
(c) King Arthur.
(d) Her maid-in-waiting.

3. 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.

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

5. What is at the end of a row of stakes?
(a) A horn.
(b) A head with a helmet.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A uncovered head.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who captures the white stag?

2. What have the giants done that causes Erec to go in pursuit of them?

3. On which holiday does the tale Erec and Enide start off?

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

5. Why does Enide break her promise to Erec as they are traveling?

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