TOPIC 43

What significant event in the 15th century helped spread literature in Britain?

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The establishment of the Church of England

• The introduction of the printing press by Caxton

• The Norman Conquest

Which literary work is attributed to Geoffrey Chaucer?

• The Domesday Book

• Beowulf

• Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

• The Canterbury Tales

Which of the following best describes the significance of the Round Table in the Arthurian Legend?

• A symbol of unity among King Arthur's knights

• A representation of the conflict between good and evil

• A historical artifact from the Roman Empire

• A tool for spreading political power

Who is considered the first author to popularize the story of King Arthur?

• Geoffrey de Monmouth

• Chrétien de Troyes

• Nennius

• Geoffrey Chaucer

What is the significance of the Round Table in Arthurian legend?

• It symbolizes equality among the knights

• It is where Arthur was crowned king

• It is a table used for banquets

• It represents the end of the war

Which character is known for betraying King Arthur?

• Guinevere

• Mordred

• Lancelot

• Merlin

What type of literary work is 'The Canterbury Tales'?

• A historical account

• A collection of stories

• A romantic novel

• An epic poem

What was a major influence on the English language during the Middle English period?

• Old Norse

• Latin and Greek

• French and Latin

• Celtic languages

Which of the following works is an example of Old English literature?

• Beowulf

• Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

• Le Morte d'Arthur

• The Canterbury Tales

What is the main focus of the 'Vulgate Cycle'?

• The life of Geoffrey Chaucer

• The tales of the Holy Grail

• The adventures of King Arthur and his knights

• The history of the English church