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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. How is the second fight between Guivret and Erec stopped?
(a) Enide tells Erec to stop fighting and he listens.
(b) Guivret surrenders to Erec.
(c) Erec surrenders to Guivret.
(d) Enide shouts at Guivret to not hurt Erec anymore.

2. What are the terms Yvain must agree to in order to be allowed to leave to attend King Arthur's tournaments?
(a) He must return in less than one year or forfeit his wife's love.
(b) He must slay a giant before he returns or forfeit his wife's love.
(c) He must return in one year or less or forifeit his wife's love.
(d) He must win the tournament or forget about coming home.

3. What adventures does Erec decide to undertake after hearing of it from Guivret?
(a) The Joy of the Court.
(b) The Hunt of the White Stag.
(c) The Contest of the Sparrowhawk.
(d) The Slaying of the Giants.

4. Who is the first to decide to leave court in The Knight of the Cart?
(a) Gawain.
(b) Kay.
(c) Lancelot.
(d) Arthur.

5. What is discovered about the man King Arthur left in charge of England?
(a) He wishes to join the King.
(b) He has died from a disease.
(c) He no longer wishes to be in charge.
(d) He wishes to challenge the King.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Yvain fight Sir Gawain even though they are supposed to know one another?

2. What have the giants done that causes Erec to go in pursuit of them?

3. What town does Yvain travel to?

4. What does Sir Gawain find upon following Kay?

5. Who is the prisoner that Yvain and the lion come across?

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