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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. In the beginning of The Knight with the Lion, to whom is the queen speaking when she says, "You are malicious and ill bred to quarrel with your companions"?
(a) Sir Gawain.
(b) Sir Yvain.
(c) Kay.
(d) Calogrenant.

2. What does the person from Question #112 give Yvain to prevent him from being seen?
(a) A magic ring.
(b) A magic cloak.
(c) A magic pendant.
(d) A magic bracelet.

3. Cliges begins by mentioning the Emperor of which lands?
(a) England and Greece.
(b) Constantinople and Babylon.
(c) Rome and Greece.
(d) Greece and Constantinople.

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

5. What does the maiden pretend is being done to her by six knights?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Rape.
(c) Murder.
(d) Incest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What request does Alexander make of the King?

2. After leaving King Arthur a second time, who do Erec and Enide come across and why is she distressed?

3. In the midst of searching for Lancelot, why do Sir Gawain, Kay, and the other knights return to King Arthur's court?

4. What is the quickest way to Meleagant's lands?

5. How many days does the Queen suggest to King Arthur to wait for Erec to return before deciding who is the most beautiful maiden?

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