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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Story of the Grail (Perceval).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the ways in which Kay's character is revealed?
(a) He slaps the laughing maiden.
(b) He kicks the jester into the fire.
(c) He mocks Perceval.
(d) He does not stand up in the queen's presence.

2. At King Arthur's court, what is the color of armor that Cliges wears on the second day of the tournament?
(a) White.
(b) Black.
(c) Red.
(d) Green.

3. What does King Bademagu plead with Queen Guinevere to do?
(a) Convince Lancelot not to slay his son.
(b) Convince Lancelot to slay his son.
(c) Convince Lancelot to leave and never return.
(d) Convince Lancelot to stay forever.

4. After Lancelot leaves Queen Guinevere's room the next morning, blood from Lancelot's wounded fingers is found on the sheets. Who does Meleagant accuse of having bedded the Queen?
(a) Lancelot.
(b) King Bademagu.
(c) Sir Gawain.
(d) Kay.

5. What have the giants done that causes Erec to go in pursuit of them?
(a) They kidnapped a knight.
(b) They ate a knight.
(c) They murdered children.
(d) They burned a village.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the person from Question #112 give Yvain to prevent him from being seen?

2. Who is Thessala?

3. Sir Gawain comes across a maiden who is described as having what sort of personality?

4. What town does Yvain travel to?

5. Why does Enide break her promise to Erec as they are traveling?

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