Medieval Romance Literature

What was the literary genre which entertained the court in the Middle Ages?

• The Ballad

• Epic Heroic poems

• The Chivalric Romance

• The Theatre

What is the theme of romances?

• The search romantic love

• The search for courtly love

• The search for glory

• The search for adventures

  
  

Common sources for Chivalric Romances were:

• The deeds of outlaws

• British legends about the mythical king Arthur

• Border fights for power

• Legends of old Anglo-Saxon heroes

  
  

How long must Gawain wait before confronting the Green Knight?

• 1 year plus 1 day

• 6 months

• 1 week

• 1 month

Themes covered 'Chivalric romance' include________________

• adventures of knights

• courtly love

• heroic qualities of knights

• all are correct

What forms of literature did the French language bring to Medieval literature?

• ballads and legends

• love songs and romances

• mystery, morality, and miracle plays

• lyric and epic poems

• historical manuscripts

Also called the Middle Ages

• Renaissance

• Enlightenment

• Medieval Era

• Modernist Period

What is a common theme in Medieval Romance Literature?

• Courtly love

• Industrialization

• Scientific discovery

• Political satire

Which of the following is a characteristic of a chivalric hero in Medieval Romance Literature?

• Cowardice

• Chivalry

• Greed

• Deceit

What is the primary setting for most Medieval Romance stories?

• Urban cities

• Rural villages

• Royal courts

• Desert landscapes