The Knight's Tale Summary Quiz

Who is the Duke of Athens in The Canterbury Tales?

• Creon

• Palamon

• Theseus

• Arcite

What causes Theseus to attack Thebes?

• To retrieve the remains of slain men

• To rescue Hippolyta

• To conquer another city

• To find a suitable husband for Emily

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Who falls in love with Emily first?

• Theseus

• Palamon

• Arcite

• Both Palamon and Arcite at the same time

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How does Arcite return to Athens after being exiled?

• As a knight

• Disguised as a merchant

• Disguised as a poor worker

• As a noble guest

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What does Theseus propose to resolve the conflict over Emily?

• A peaceful negotiation

• A tournament with one hundred knights each

• A trial by the gods

• A duel to the death

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Which god does Arcite pray to for victory?

• Mars

• Diana

• Saturn

• Venus

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How does the tale of Palamon and Arcite conclude?

• Arcite marries Emily

• Palamon marries Emily

• Both knights die

• The knights reconcile and leave Emily

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