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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) Erec.
(b) Her maid-in-waiting.
(c) Sir Gawain.
(d) King Arthur.

2. What object is described in great detail as having been made by fairies?
(a) Enide's gown.
(b) The sceptor.
(c) Erec's robe.
(d) The crown.

3. How many days does the Queen suggest to King Arthur to wait for Erec to return before deciding who is the most beautiful maiden?
(a) Five.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) None.

4. 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 is bored and needs a distraction.
(c) She no longer loves Erec and wants to break the marriage.
(d) She does not break her promise.

5. What does Erec decide to do with the daughter of the vavasor?
(a) Take her back to court to marry the king.
(b) Marry her.
(c) Kill her.
(d) Leave her in poverty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What contest does Erec participate in?

2. After fighting the giants, what happens to Erec once he has returned to Enide?

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

4. To whom does Erec reveal his identity after fighting him?

5. What happens to Enide once Erec has returned to her after slaying the giants?

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