The Day of Destiny

What night did King Arthur have his dream?

• Christmas, the day of Jesu's birth.
• Trinity Sunday.
• The anniversary of him pulling the sword from the stone.
• Good Friday.

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What happened in his dream?

• Sir Modred killed him with a sword.
• He was trampled to death by horses.
• Monsters tore him apart.
• He was drowned to death by Sir Lancelot.

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What was King Arthur warned of in his dream with Sir Gawain?

• That his wife, Guinevere, would cheat on him.
• That a disastrous fire would strike Camelot.
• That he would be killed by his son, Sir Modred.
• That a snake would bite him in his sleep, killing him. 

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What does "vouchsafe" mean?

• To be granted safety.
• To predict a terrible death.
• To be graciously given.
• To defend one's honor.

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What did Sir Gawain implore for King Arthur to do to prevent his death?

• Offer the crown to Sir Modred.
• Poison Sir Modred and his noblemen. 
• Sign a treaty with Sir Modred.
• Joust with Sir Modred to defend his honor. 

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What did King Arthur and Sir Modred order their men to do?

• Kill the other once the treaty was signed.
• Attack at the sight of a sword.
• Have a signal ready in case things went awry.
• Come with swords raised in warning.

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How does King Arthur react to the death of nearly all his men?

• He wishes it had been himself, then attacks Sir Modred.
• He weeps for his men before returning back home.
• He does not react; rather, he numbly fights with no emotion.
• He impales himself on his own sword. 

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Who attacks King Arthur, causing a mortal wound?

• Sir Luke.
• Sir Gawain.
• Guinevere.
• Sir Modred.

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Where is King Arthur injured?

• His head - his skull was fractured.
• His stomach - he was impaled by a sword.
• His back - a spear stabbed through him.
• His neck - his artery was slashed. 

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What does King Arthur request?

• To return his sword to the lake. 
• To bury the dead men who lost their lives.
• To tell Lady Guinevere of his love for her.
• To profess that Sir Lancelot is forgiven.

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