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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the other knights make fun of Erec after he is married for a while?
(a) They feel that he spends an excessive amount of time with his wife and not enough time in tournaments.
(b) They feel that he is no longer as brave now that he is married.
(c) They feel that he spends too much time fighting and not enough time with his new wife.
(d) They feel that he is no longer a worthy knight because he is no longer single.

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

3. Why does Enide break her promise to Erec as they are traveling?
(a) She sees men approaching Erec for a fight and warns him.
(b) She no longer loves Erec and wants to break the marriage.
(c) She does not break her promise.
(d) She is bored and needs a distraction.

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

5. After fighting the giants, what happens to Erec once he has returned to Enide?
(a) He becomes ill.
(b) He continues his journey.
(c) He dies.
(d) He faints.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon whom does the King bestow the kiss of the white stag?

2. Who does Queen Guinevere send first to discover the identity of the maiden who rides with a knight and a dwarf?

3. Who says "Be certain, had I not loved you, I would never have undertaken this"?

4. What contest does Erec participate in?

5. What must Erec do to discover the Joy of the Court?

(see the answer key)

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