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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Yvain's new name?
(a) The Knight with the Cart.
(b) The Knight of the Lion.
(c) The Knight of the Cart.
(d) The Knight with the Lion.

2. 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 Yvain.
(b) Sir Gawain.
(c) Calogrenant.
(d) Kay.

3. Under what conditions must Yvain fight the demon brothers?
(a) He cannot use a shield.
(b) He cannot use a sword.
(c) The lion must be locked away.
(d) The lion must help him.

4. Who does Yvain fight in King Arthur's presence?
(a) Kay.
(b) Erec.
(c) Lancelot.
(d) Sir Gawain.

5. What is the quickest way to Meleagant's lands?
(a) Stone Passage.
(b) Sword Bridge.
(c) Stone Bridge.
(d) Sword Passage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sir Gawain find upon following Kay?

2. After the first fight, who does Yvain fight next?

3. Who is one of the beds reserved for in the lodging that Sir Gawain and Lancelot come to?

4. By carrying the lion on his shield, what does Yvain show?

5. How does the lion demonstrate loyalty once more?

Short Essay Questions

1. Even though there is a lot of indication of magic and sorcery, what is the only real magic displayed in The Knight of the Cart?

2. In the beginning of The Knight with the Lion, Calogrenant's declaration that he will tell a tale of his dishonor foreshadows what?

3. In the beginning of The Knight of the Cart, the knight who appears in the beginning and issues a challenge foreshadows what?

4. What are two ways that Yvain shows his love for Laudine?

5. What is the story behind the storm stone in The Knight with the Lion?

6. With Kay insisting upon leaving after the knight issues a challenge, what qualities does he show and how does it affect the Queen in The Knight of the Cart?

7. What are a few examples of Lancelot's demonstrating his love for the Queen in The Knight of the Cart?

8. Why does Yvain go in search of the spring?

9. What is the dispute between the two daughters of the Lord of Blackthorn?

10. What shame follows Lancelot throughout his adventures in The Knight of the Cart?

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