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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Knight with the Lion (Yvain).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sir Gawain prevent Lancelot from doing when they see Queen Guinevere captive?
(a) Killing the dwarf who kidnaps her.
(b) Jumping from the roof.
(c) Running downstairs to the rescue.
(d) Jumping out the window.

2. In the midst of searching for Lancelot, why do Sir Gawain, Kay, and the other knights return to King Arthur's court?
(a) They are summoned by King Arthur to return.
(b) Queen Guinevere pleads with them to return her to her husband.
(c) They recieve a letter stating that Lancelot has returned himself.
(d) They receive a letter stating that Lancelot is dead.

3. Who is Thessala?
(a) Cliges' nurse.
(b) Fenice's nurse.
(c) Duke of Saxony's wife.
(d) Alis' wife.

4. What is the future consequence of Fenice's actions?
(a) All future emperor's of Constantinople make sure not to forcibly marry a woman who does not love them.
(b) All future empresses of Constantinople must prove they love the emperor.
(c) All future women of Constantinople are guarded as though imprisoned.
(d) All future empresses of Constantinople are guarded as though imprisoned.

5. Who does Yvain save the lion from?
(a) Giants.
(b) Three knights.
(c) Kay.
(d) A dragon.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is at the end of a row of stakes?

3. Who kidnaps Fenice?

4. At King Arthur's court, what is the color of armor that Cliges wears on the fourth day of the tournament?

5. How does Alis break his oath to his brother?

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