HW 5.2 T85 L10: King Arthur

What is the 'Siege Perilous' mentioned in the passage?

• A throne reserved for the purest knight

• A dangerous battlefield

• A title given to King Arthur's knights

• A harp used by the minstrel

Who is the minstrel that arrives in Camelot?

• Gawain

• Marhault

• Tristram

• King Mark

What does the minstrel carry with him when he enters Camelot?

• A sword

• A harp

• A shield

• A bow

What was the initial reaction of King Mark when Marhault demanded a 'gift' for Ireland?

• He agreed to send the gift

• He laughed and dismissed Marhault

• He refused to send the gift

• He challenged Marhault to a duel

Why did Tristram fight Marhault?

• To defend his honor

• To bring honor to his king

• To avenge his father's death

• To impress Queen Isaud

What does Marhault reveal about his sword during the fight with Tristram?

• It is poisoned

• It is indestructible

• It belonged to a famous knight

• It was blessed by Merlin

Who is Queen Isaud in relation to Marhault?

• His mother

• His sister

• His wife

• His daughter

What disguise does Tristram use when he travels to Ireland?

• He dresses as a knight

• He wears the clothes of a minstrel

• He pretends to be a pirate

• He goes as a healer

Why did the pirates spare Tristram’s life on the ship?

• Because he promised them gold

• Because he played the harp and sang well

• Because he fought bravely

• Because he was a friend of the pirate leader

What does Queen Isaud do after hearing Tristram’s story?

• She ignores him

• She orders him to leave Ireland

• She heals his wound

• She challenges him to a duel