Quiz on Le Morte D’Arthur and Related Themes

In Le Morte D’Arthur, which character foretold that a miraculous event would occur in London at Christmastime?

• Arthur

• The Archbishop of Canterbury

• Merlin

• Sir Kay

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

According to Chapter V, who is the ultimate authority in the land?

• God

• The King of England

• The Archbishop of Canterbury

• Merlin

Why was Arthur sent ahead of his family?

• Sir Ector sent him to announce their arrival

• Sir Kay dismissed him to watch the tournament while he trained

• Sir Ector disowned him for misplacing their materials

• Sir Kay asked him to find his sword, which he lost

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CCSS.RI.2.1

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Based on its contextual use, what do you think the phrase “Now assay” best translates to?

• Now listen…

• Now challenge…

• Now realize…

• Now learn…

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Why was Arthur tasked to pull the sword out so many times?

• No one believed he could do it

• Some didn’t want to serve a common-blooded king

• It was rumored that he had worked magic on it

• To test the loyalty of the knights who surrounded him

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What emotion does Atticus ultimately feel for Mayella Ewell?

• Judgment

• Shame

• Pity

• Love

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What was Mayella’s real crime, according to the speech?

• She lied on the stand

• She told the truth

• She protected her father

• She tempted a Negro

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What does the word “temerity” mean as Atticus uses it?

• Crime

• Boldness

• Danger

• Pride

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following does Atticus NOT do in his speech?

• He hints that Bob Ewell really beat Mayella

• He speaks of the bigger problem in Maycomb and the country

• He suggests that the sheriff has hidden evidence from the court

• He puts confidence in the courts to do the right thing

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CCSS.RL.5.7

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According to Atticus’ speech, what is “a living, working reality”?

• “courts are the great levelers”

• “all negro men are not to be trusted around our women”

• “She committed no crime”

• “The State has not produced one iota of medical evidence”

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3