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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who says "Love is worse than Hate because he wounds and destroys his devotee"?
(a) King Arthur.
(b) Alexander.
(c) Queen Guinevere.
(d) Soredamour.

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the three joys and honors Alexander receives?
(a) The finest kingdom of Wales.
(b) Marriage to his beloved.
(c) The crown of the Greek empire.
(d) The castle he captured.

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

5. Who is Fenice?
(a) The Greek Emperor's daughter.
(b) Queen Guinevere's lady-in-waiting.
(c) The German Emperor's daughter.
(d) King Arthur's niece.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Erec give as his reason for accompanying the party who has set out to find the white stag?

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

3. Why do the other knights make fun of Erec after he is married for a while?

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

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

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