The Lady of Shalott - Summary and Background

According to the background, in which legendary English kingdom is 'The Lady of Shalott' set?

• Camelot

• Avalon

• Atlantis

• Elsinore

Who is one of King Arthur's greatest knights mentioned in the background?

• Sir Gawain

• Sir Lancelot

• Sir Galahad

• Sir Percival

The Lady of Shalott lives alone on the island of _______.

• Shalott

• Avalon

• Camelot

• Lyonesse

People wonder about what as they travel along the road to Camelot?

• The weather

• The stories of King Arthur

• The distance to Camelot

• The food they will eat

The Lady of Shalott is often seen waving from her window as people pass by the island.

• True

• False

How many gray towers does the Lady of Shalott's home have?

• Four

• Two

• Six

• One

What is the meaning of the word 'damsels' as used in the passage?

• young, unmarried women

• old, wise men

• dangerous animals

• ancient buildings

What does 'abbot...pad' mean as used in the passage?

What does 'page...clad' mean as used in the passage?

• a boy who is training to be a knight, dressed in red

• a servant who delivers messages, wearing blue

• a soldier ready for battle, in green armor

• a nobleman attending a feast, in golden robes

What are 'plumes' as described in the passage?

• large feathers that decorate a helmet, hat, or horse’s harness

• small stones used for building roads

• ancient coins found in treasure chests

• musical instruments played in parades