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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. Who does Alexander want to serve?
(a) His brother.
(b) His father.
(c) King Arthur.
(d) The Duke of Saxony.

2. Who sets off to find Lancelot?
(a) One of the King's daughters.
(b) A nameless knight.
(c) Queen Guinevere.
(d) Sir Gawain.

3. Why do the other knights make fun of Erec after he is married for a while?
(a) They feel that he spends an excessive amount of time with his wife and not enough time in tournaments.
(b) They feel that he is no longer a worthy knight because he is no longer single.
(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.

4. What is discovered to happen to any man who goes in search of the Joy of the Court?
(a) They meet with death upon returning.
(b) They return with treasure.
(c) Nothing. They come back normal.
(d) They never return.

5. Which of the following three people do NOT want to marry Fenice?
(a) Duke of Saxony's nephew.
(b) Cliges.
(c) Alis.
(d) Duke of Saxony.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Queen Guinevere's reception of Lancelot when they are finally allowed to meet?

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

3. When Erec awakens, what does he do?

4. One year passes and Yvain has broken his promise. A damsel arrives and tells Yvain he has lost his wife's love. What does Yvain do immediately after?

5. While fighting in the tournament in disguise, why does Lancelot flee from blows and avoid battle?

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