English 9- Middle English

What event marks the end of Old English and the start of Middle English?

• Fall of Rome

• Arrival of the Normans

• Reign of King Arthur

• Signing of the Magna Carta

Who led the conquest of England as Duke of Normandy?

• Richard the Lionheart

• William

• Charlemagne

• Alfred the Great

Which was part of the feudal system introduced by the Normans?

• Republic government

• Monarchial dictatorship

• Social, political, and economic system

• Tribal democracy

What role does a king play in the feudal system?

• Provides labor

• Owns land and protects peasants

• Is a merchant

• Owns serfs, no protection

What is a "fief" in the feudal system?

• A knight’s sword

• Land granted in exchange for service

• A type of castle

• A system of government

Which best defines "serfs" in the feudal system?

• Kings and queens

• Workers bound to the land

• Noblemen who own land

• Merchants who sell goods

What was the "Code of Chivalry" focused on?

• Duties of kings

• Rules of warfare

• Moral standards of knights

• Distribution of land

Which type of play focused on good vs. evil?

• Mystery Play

• Morality Play

• Tragedy

• Farce

What is a "romance" in medieval literature?

• A play about politics

• A narrative of chivalry, adventure, and love

• A comedy about commoners

• A historical battle account

Which is NOT a feature of medieval romances?

• Unmotivated fighting

• Emphasis on rank and social distinction

• Realistic everyday life

• Sense of the supernatural