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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After leaving King Arthur a second time, who do Erec and Enide come across and why is she distressed?
(a) A maiden who is crying because her lover has been kidnapped.
(b) A knight who is crying because his lover has been slain.
(c) A knight who is crying because his lover has been kidnapped.
(d) A maiden who is crying because her lover has been slain.

2. What causes Erec to decide to leave King Arthur's court?
(a) Enide tells Erec of the other's reproach of him.
(b) Erec learns of King Arthur wanting to replace him.
(c) Enide tells Erec of a plot to kill him.
(d) Erec finds out about others despising him.

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

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

5. What custom does King Arthur wish to revive?
(a) The hunt for the white stag.
(b) The hunt for the golden stag.
(c) The quest for the golden fleece.
(d) The quest for the sword in the stone.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. After the Joy has ended, what does Erec decide to do?

5. What contest does Erec participate in?

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