The Knight's Tale: Themes and Characters

Who are the two main knights fighting for Emily’s love in "The Knight’s Tale"?

• Arthur and Lancelot

• Palamon and Arcite

• Theseus and Hippolyta

• Troilus and Criseyde

What happens to Arcite after he is released from prison?

• He becomes a king

• He is banished but later returns in disguise

• He marries Emily immediately

• He forgets about Emily

What does Arcite ask for in his final words?

• To be buried with honor

• For Palamon to marry Emily

• For Theseus to forgive him

• To see Emily one last time

What role does Fortune play in the story?

• It helps the weak defeat the strong

• It changes people’s lives unexpectedly

• It rewards only the brave

• It punishes the wicked

What does Emily pray for before the tournament?

• To remain unmarried

• To marry the knight who loves her most

• To become a queen

• To end the fighting

Where do Palamon and Arcite first see Emily?

• In a battlefield

• From their prison window

• At a royal feast

• In a dream

Which Greek god influences the events of the tale the most?

• Zeus

• Mars

• Venus

• Saturn

What lesson does Theseus teach at the end of the tale?

• Love always wins

• Life is short, so cherish it

• War is necessary for peace

• Only the strong survive

What is the main theme of 'The Knight’s Tale'?

• The importance of friendship

• The power of fate and destiny

• The joy of adventure

• The dangers of greed

What is the name of the stadium where the tournament takes place?

• The Colosseum

• The Arena of Athens

• The Stadium of Mars

• The Amphitheater of Love