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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. To whom does King Arthur trust the governing of England during his leave?
(a) Queen Guinevere.
(b) Alis.
(c) Alexander.
(d) Count Angre.

3. Who says "The lady is mine, and I am hers. I shall do with her what I wish," and to whom is he referring?
(a) Erec about Enide.
(b) Guivret the Small about Enide.
(c) The count who marries Enide about Enide.
(d) King Arthur about Enide.

4. What object is described in great detail as having been made by fairies?
(a) The sceptor.
(b) Enide's gown.
(c) The crown.
(d) Erec's robe.

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

6. How does Alis break his oath to his brother?
(a) By not giving up the throne to Cliges.
(b) By retaining the crown.
(c) By giving up the throne to Cliges.
(d) By deciding to take a wife.

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

8. What happens to Enide once Erec has returned to her after slaying the giants?
(a) She heals Erec's wounds and rests.
(b) She is forced into marriage with a count.
(c) She goes to console the young maiden whose lover was taken.
(d) She continues the journey with Erec.

9. 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) Green.
(d) Red.

10. How does Thessala convince doctors that Fenice is incurably ill?
(a) By presenting them with urine from a diseased cow.
(b) By presenting them with urine from a woman with an incurable disease.
(c) By presenting them with urine from a man with an incurable disease.
(d) By presenting them with urine from a diseased pig.

11. Who says "Love is worse than Hate because he wounds and destroys his devotee"?
(a) Queen Guinevere.
(b) Alexander.
(c) King Arthur.
(d) Soredamour.

12. Whom does Erec befriend after a fight?
(a) Sir Gawain.
(b) The count.
(c) Guivret the Small.
(d) Kay.

13. What does Erec decide to do with the daughter of the vavasor?
(a) Leave her in poverty.
(b) Kill her.
(c) Take her back to court to marry the king.
(d) Marry her.

14. When Erec awakens, what does he do?
(a) Kills everyone.
(b) Kills Enide.
(c) Kills the giants.
(d) Kills the count.

15. What does Soredamour tuck into the sleeves and collar of Alexander's shirt?
(a) Beads.
(b) Gold.
(c) Strands of hair.
(d) Coins.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which two historical figures is King Arthur compared?

2. Who says "Eyes, you have betrayed me. My heart was once loyal to me. You made it hate me", and why?

3. How is Alis deceived into thinking he has possessed Fenice?

4. What causes Alexander to return home to Greece?

5. Who is the first person Erec encounters on his journey for the Joy of the Court?

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