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Morte D'Arthur

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The story opens up on which situation?

a)

Arthur awaking from a dream.

b)

Arthur fighting Sir Lancelot.

c)

Arthur knighting Sir Mordred.

d)

Arthur speaking with Sir Gawain.

2.

Who is the traitor that Arthur is focused on killing?

a)

Sir Lancelot

b)

Sir Gawain

c)

Sir Mordred

d)

Sir Bedivere

3.

In this story, King Arthur and Sir Mordred kill each other. Who is the first to strike the killing blow?

a)

Sir Mordred

b)

Sir Arthur

c)

They do so simultaneously

4.

In this story, King Arthur and Sir Mordred kill each other. Who is the first to actually die?

a)

Sir Mordred

b)

Sir Arthur

c)

They do so simultaneously

5.

In this story, King Arthur and Sir Mordred kill each other. Who kills the other with a spear?

a)

Sir Mordred

b)

Sir Arthur

c)

Both use a sword

d)

Both use a spear

6.

In this story, King Arthur and Sir Mordred kill each other. Who kills the other with a sword?

a)

Sir Mordred

b)

Sir Arthur

c)

Both use a sword

d)

Both use a spear

7.

Which knight does King Arthur charge with returning Excalibur to the lake?

a)

Sir Bedivere

b)

Sir Lucan

c)

Sir Lancelot

d)

Sir Gawain

8.

How many times does the knight go to the water's edge before finally throwing the sword in as commanded?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

9.

What does the knight see in the water when he finally throws in the sword?

a)

"...nothing but waves and winds."

b)

"...nothing but waters wap and waves wan."

c)

"...an arm and hand above the water..."

d)

"...a woman with arms outstretched awaiting the sword..."

10.

Which queens were in the ship that led Arthur away? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

a)

Queen Guinevere

b)

Queen Morgan le Fay

c)

Queen of North Galis

d)

Queen of the Waste Lands

e)

Queen of England

11.

What does "HIC IACET ARTHURUS, REX QUONDAM, REXQUE FUTURUS" mean?

a)

Here lies Arthur, who was once king and king will be again.

b)

This is a trick question with random words you made up.

c)

Here I see Arthur, red queen, redder still.

d)

Here lies Arthur, wrong king, wrong time.

12.
Which Journey/Theme involves a hero looking to make a change to save the people or the land?
a)
Journey for Knowledge
b)
Journey to Save People/Rid the Land of Danger
c)
Journey to Get Revenge
d)
Journey for Fame and Fortune
e)
Search for Love
13.

Which archetypal journey/theme would King Arthur's trip to France to chase down Sir Lancelot be considered?

a)

Journey for Knowledge

b)

Journey to Save People/Rid the Land of Danger

c)

Journey to Get Revenge

d)

Journey for Fame and Fortune

e)

Search for Love

14.

Which archetypal setting in this story would the battlefield be considered?

a)

The Crossroads

b)

The Underworld

c)

The Maze/Labryinth

d)

The Castle

15.

Which archetypal setting would the chapel in this story be considered?

a)

The Crossroads

b)

The Underworld

c)

The Maze/Labryinth

d)

The Castle