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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not part of the code of chivalry?
defending the weak
not attacking an opponent with a lesser weapon
being polite and using etiquette
giving all money to the church
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhy is Le Morte D' Arthur important in British literature?it wove many Arthurian legends together and unified them with one purposeit is the first novel in English literatureit is modeled throughout British literatureall of these
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Le Morte D'Arthur mean?the death of Arthurlittle death of Arthurthe life or ArthurArurus Rex is King
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the challenge the Green Knight offers to members of the Round Table?the beheading gameto join him or perishto joustto bed his wife
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat time of year did the story take place?New Year'sValentine's1384Halloween
- 6. Multiple Choice
Why does Sir Gawain feel that he is the best qualified to accept the Green Knight's challenge?
He is the weakest, least intelligent, and least likely to be missed.
He is the strongest, fastest, and best with a sword.
He is braver than the rest.
He hates green.
- 7. Multiple Choice
In which instance does Sir Gawain not behave chivalrously?
when he flinches
when he fights
when he attacks the maiden
when he volunteers to take the king's place
- 8. Multiple ChoiceIn which instance does Sir Gawain not behave chivalrously?when he doesn't give his host the girdlewhen he refuses to sleep with his host's wifewhen he refuses to fightwhen he challenges the Green knight to a fight
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhere does Sir Gawain have to meet the Green Knight?the Green ChapelCamelotthe Green CastleAvalon
- 10. Multiple Choice
What is the relationship between Sir Gawain and King Arthur?
King Arthur is Gawain's uncle
Gawain is King Arthur's uncle
they are cousins
Gawain is King Arhtur's son
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWho is King Arthur's son?GawainGaherethLancelotMordred
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is one of King Arthur's sisters?MorganGuinevereMerlinaLady of the Lake
- 13. Multiple Choice
What is the name of King Arthur's sword?
Excalibur
Caledfwiches
Gorgamel
Death-bringer
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWho was King Arthur's mentor?MerlinGalahadthe Green KnightQueen Mab
- 15. Multiple Choice
Scholars agree that King Arthur was a real person.
True
False
- 16. Multiple Choice
Arthurian legends have been retold, changed, and modified throughout the years.
True
False
- 17. Multiple Choice
Who is Uther Pendragon?
The magician
Arthur's father
He is running for president in 2020
One of the Knights of the Round Table
- 18. Multiple Choice
After Merlin takes Arthur from his mom and dad at birth, he gave Arthur to
Morgan Le Fay
Mordred
Sir Ector
Gunevere
- 19. Multiple Choice
The following is the inscription on the Sword in the Stone:
"Only the King of England can touch this sword."
"But even the longest day wears to sunset."
"Whosoever pulleth this sword from this stone and anvil is rightwise King Born of England
"With great power comes great responsibility."
- 20. Multiple Choice
Why did Arthur decide to make his table round?
He didn't. The table was given to him.
So all who were seated at the table would be equal.
It fit better in the castle great hall.
It was customary in England in that era for dining tables to be round.
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT part of the Code of Chivalry?
Knights must be brave and good.
Knights must never be mean or cruel.
Knights must fight for money.
Knights must always uphold God's law.
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about Excaliber is NOT true?
It was the name of Arthur's sword.
The Lady of the Lake placed the sword in the stone.
The Lady of the Lake present it to King Arthur in the Lake of Avalon.
The Lady of the Lake told Arthur to always keep the scabbard with him because it would protect him from harm.
- 23. Multiple Choice
Sir Lancelot is Arthur's best friend and a brave knight.
True
False
- 24. Multiple Choice
The Holy Grail was
the cup used for King Arthur's coronation
the cup Jesus used in the Last Supper
the road Jesus walked to His crucifixion
- 25. Multiple Choice
All of the Arthurian legends end with what?
Arthur's suicide
Arthur and his knights defeating all enemy forces
Arthur's glorious death in battle
- 26. Multiple Choice
The name for a knight's code of conduct was...
Courtesy
Chivalry
Christian behavior
- 27. Multiple Choice
What are traditional stories about the past that are based on historical fact called?
epic poems
legends
histories
- 28. Multiple ChoiceHow long must Gawain wait before confronting the Green Knight?1 year plus 1 day6 months1 week1 month
- 29. Multiple ChoiceThe beginning of the story takes place during what holiday?HalloweenEasterChristmasThanksgiving
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhy is the Green Knight in King Arthur's court?He is hungryHe wants to overthrow ArthurHe wants to be a knight of the round tableHe wants to play a game
- 31. Multiple Choice
Gawain asks to be allowed to accept the Green Knight's challenge. That demonstrates:
courtesy
mercy
courage
honesty
- 32. Multiple ChoiceIn Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the Green Knight interrupts a:feastjoustmagical performancefuneral
- 33. Multiple Choice
Legends include the following elements:
gods or other beings with supernatural powers, as well as flaws.
the hero's struggle to defeat a powerful force
a stated moral or lesson at the end
exaggeration to emphasize abilities and achievements
- 34. Multiple Choice
Why does Sir Gawain want to accept the Green Knight's challenge in place of Arthur?
He wants the glory of winning
He thinks The Green Knight will be easy to defeat
If Arthur loses, the kingdom will also be lost
King Arthur was afraid to do it himself
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhat is King Arthur’s first response to the Green Knight?indifferenceresistencewelcomehorror
- 36. Multiple ChoiceHow many times does the Green Knight swing his ax at Gawain's neck?threetwoonefour
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens to Gawain on the third swing of the Green Knight's axe?His neck is cutHe is beheaded (dies)The magic sash protects him, and he is unharmedHe flinches
- 38. Multiple Choice
What is not a characteristic of the Green Knight's appearance?
Bushy beard
Long hair
Gold teeth
All green clothing
- 39. Multiple Choice
The people at the court where the Green Knight visits thinks he hails from...
Eldorado
Avalon
Pixietown
Fairyland
- 40. Multiple Choice
When he first arrives, the Green Knight announces that he...
Wants to take Guinevere
Wants an animal to be sacrificed.
Wants to fight the Knights of the Round Table.
Does not want to engage in combat.
- 41. Multiple Choice
What does the Green Knight do when Sir Gawain severs his head?
He picks the head up and speaks
He reattaches the head
He vows revenge
He appears to die
- 42. Multiple Choice
What do Lord Bercilak and Sir Gawain exchange?
A sash and kisses
A sash and swords
Hunted animals and swords
Hunted animals and kisses
- 43. Multiple Choice
Why does Sir Gawain accept a sash?
He is in love with Lady Bercilak
He thinks it will make him invincible
He wants to offer it to the Green Knight to end the bargain.
He wants a token to prove where he was.
- 44. Multiple Choice
When he arrives at the Green Chapel, what does Sir Gawain hear that alerts him to the presence of the Green Knight?
Galloping hooves
Clanging armor
An ax being sharpened
Eerie singing
- 45. Multiple Choice
What is NOT a reason why the Green Knight swung the ax at Sir Gawain?
To uphold Sir Gawain's end of the Christmas game.
Sir Gawain accepted kissed from Bercilak's wife.
Sir Gawain took the sash from Bercilak's wife.
Sir Gawain had not yet experienced fear.
- 46. Multiple Choice
According to the Green Knight, why did Sir Gawain flinch when the ax came towards his neck?
He lacked physical strength
He had a guilty conscience
He loved his life
It wasn't time for him to trim his carefully crafted five o'clock shadow
- 47. Multiple Choice
One reason for why the Green Knight forgives Sir Gawain is that:
Gawain is honest about his mistakes
The Green Knight is afraid to fight him.
The Green Knight doesn't truly love his wife.
Gawain is young and deserves another chance.
- 48. Multiple Choice
What is the truth about the Green Knight?
He was once a Knight of the Round Table.
He is Lord Bercilak.
He is the devil in disguise.
He is Sir Gawain's guardian angel.
- 49. Multiple Choice
What is NOT one of the physical ideals for knights?
Strength
Skill at arms
Attractiveness
Horsemanship
- 50. Multiple Choice
What is NOT one of the nonphysical ideals for knights?
Loyalty
Humility
Courtesy
Intelligence
- 51. Multiple Choice
How is the writing style of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight similar to that of Beowulf (and other medieval writing)?
both use kennings.
both use alliteration.
both use caesuras.
both contain boasting.
- 52. Multiple Choice
What was the goal of the Green Knight's game?
To discredit Arthur's reputation and scare Guinevere
To kill Arthur in retribution
To test Arthur's Knights of the Round Table and their reputation
To test Gawain's chivalry
- 53. Multiple Choice
How big was the blade of the Green Knight's axe?
4 feet
5 feet
3 feet
an ell-rod
- 54. Multiple Choice
Who disguises himself to trick Igraine into sleeping with him?
Merlin
Ulfius
Arthur
Uther
- 55. Multiple Choice
Who is the best example of the archetypal "hero"?
the Green Knight
Bercilak's wife
Arthur
Mordred
- 56. Multiple Choice
Which of the following does NOT describe the Round Table?
an actual table where the knights meet
a place for a discussion between kings to create diplomatic policy
a place for a fellowship or brotherhood of knights who meet to share their adventures
a symbol of equality among all regardless of social rank
- 57. Multiple Choice
Where was Arthur taken to heal his mortal wounds?
Glastonbury
Isle of Avalon
Camelot
Edinburgh
- 58. Multiple Choice
What is the Siege Perelous?
a form of defense for castles under attack
the Dangerous Seat found at Arthur’s Round Table
a type of weapon used against castles under siege
another name for Excalibur
- 59. Multiple Choice
The oath of the Knights of the Round Table does NOT include a pledge:
to serve God
to give money to the poor
to fight only in just causes
to help women and children
- 60. Multiple Choice
Which of the following story elements is NOT considered romantic?
Arthur’s unknown parentage
a sword being magically embedded in the stone
the archbishop’s support of Arthur
Arthur’s singular ability to remove the sword easily
- 61. Multiple Choice
Consider the elements of the Romance. Which of the following is an example displays a characteristic of chivalary?
Sir Ector and Sir Kay kneel before Arthur when he is acknowledged as king.
The nobles pledge their allegiance to King Arthur.
Sir Kay tells Sir Ector that he pulled the sword out instead of Arthur.
Arthur tells Ector that he will always love and respect him.
- 62. Multiple Choice
The romance hero Arthur probably evolved from:
stories about a sixth-century warlord
a knight that Sir Thomas Malory knew
a painting of a warrior pulling a sword from a stone
the imagination of a fourth-century writer
- 63. Multiple Choice
Gododdin:
is a famous knight of the round table
is a welsh elegy that praises Arthur
is a chapter in Le Morte D’Arthur
is Arthur’s enemy
- 64. Multiple Choice
In which of the following scenarios does Arthur display a knight’s chivalry?
forgives the nobles for delaying his succession to the throne
tells Sir Ector that he, not Sir Kay, removed the sword from the stone
first tries to pull the sword from the stone
makes his foster brother Kay a knight
- 65. Multiple Choice
Which saying best paraphrases what the Green Knight says to Sir Gawain at the end of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?
Live by the sword and die by the sword.
Admit your mistakes and move on.
A leopard never changes his spots.
The best is yet to come.
- 66. Multiple Choice
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight can be considered a romance because it
was written by an unknown author toward the end of the Middle Ages
tells of a brave knight who goes on a dangerous journey for a lofty ideal
describes a love affair in which a glorious lady secretly tries to seduce a knight
involves two characters from the Middle Ages who fall in love
- 67. Multiple Choice
A romance contains all of the following elements EXCEPT:
verse narrative
a rhyme scheme of abba
a quest
superhuman heroes
- 68. Multiple Choice
Which of the following primary plot elements that are characteristic of medieval romances is missing from the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?
castle life
adventure
chivalry
a damsel in distress
- 69. Multiple Choice
Who was the original romantic figure in the Arthurian tales?
Launcelot
Gawain
Kay
Arthur
- 70. Multiple Choice
Which culture added the generally accepted romantic figure of Launcelot?
the Dutch
the French
the British
the Americans
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