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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is the first to discover that Alexander and Soredamour are attracted to one another?
(a) Count Angres.
(b) Queen Guinevere.
(c) Alexander.
(d) King Arthur.

3. When Cliges finally reveals his identity to Sir Gawain and King Arthur, what do they do?
(a) Embrace him.
(b) Banish him.
(c) Kill him.
(d) Nothing.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the garden enclosed by air?

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

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

4. What is discovered to happen to any man who goes in search of the Joy of the Court?

5. To whom does King Arthur trust the governing of England during his leave?

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