1. I think that Yvain takes up the identity as the knight with the lion because he wants to start a new life. He went through so much grief after Laudine wouldn't take him back after his manly adventure. With his new identity he was more of a noble knight instead of when he was Yvain and going around jousting every knight he met and engaging in tons of tournaments. This will also make sure that he wont be recognized since he isn't giving his true name to anyone.
3. Laudine and Yvain's meeting at the end of the story is good fortune for Yvain and a complete shock for Laudine. Laudine greets him knowing him by his new title, the knight with the lion. Yvain is obviously happy to hear that Laudine will make up with him and they will be togethor once again. Laudine though gets tricked by Lunete to swear that she will make sure the knight with the lion will be in good favor with his lady again. Lunete tells her that the knight with the lion is none other than her husband Yvain and she accepts him back in reluctance. This shows me how important someones oath was. Even though she wasn't planning on taking Yvain back she does because of her word and because she would be a sinner herself if she didn't try to make it work between them. It was a very ackward reconciliation and didn't seem to deal with love at all. She makes it seem like its her duty to take Yvain back.
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