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WorksheetsLe Morte d'Arthur
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 6mins
Arthur pulled the sword out of the stone how many times?
3
5
6
2
Why do the nobles not want Arthur to be their king?
He is not a noble
He is not liked
He is not well known
He is too old
What does the word FEROCITY mean?
"..but despite the ferocity of the fighting neither was able to gain a decisive victory."
anger
fierceness
agression
directness
Which characteristic of romance best enhances the plot of The Crowning of Arthur?
the code of chivalry
The setting
daring deeds
the use of magic
Arthur primarily follows the advice of
Sir Gawain
Sir Lancelot
Sir Bedivere
Sir Modred
Which is most associated with the idea of fate?
Sir Gawain's quest for vengeance
Sir Modred taking over the throne
Sir Lancelot killing Sir Gawain's brothers
The appearance of the snake on the battlefield
Sir Modred's actions can best be described as
fickle
evil
supernatural
rational
Read the line:
"All were wearing black hoods, and when they saw the king, they raised their voices in a piteous lament."
How does the author's word choice enhance the mood of the scene by the lake?
It shows the sorrow everyone feels for the death of Arthur
It enhances the fact that Arthur was loved by all
It is leading up to Arthur's funeral
It shows the joy they feel upon seeing Arthur
Which of the following characteristics of a romance is least characteristic of the excerpt of Le Morte d'Arthur?
daring deeds
lighthearted tone
code of chivalry
supernatural elements
Sir Gawain is more obsessed with the desire for
fame
death
fortune
revenge
What is the author's purpose of writing Le Morte d'Arthur?
To give a history of Arthur and the knights
To entertain in a medieval society
To teach people about magic and sorcery
To persuade the young men of the time to become knights
In the Siege of Benwick, Sir Lancelot's actions mainly reveal a desire for
Peace and reconciliation
Revenge and confrontation
Fame and personal achievement
Money and power
Sir Lancelot's attitude about killing Gawain can best be described as
Fearful
Indifferent
Agressive
Reluctant
Gawain does not request which of the following on his deathbed?
Sir Lancelot's assistance
Christian prayers and blessings for his soul
Sir Lancelot's forgiveness
Vengeance for his death
What does the author's use of characterization at the beginning of "Day of Destiny" tell us about Gwynevere?
She makes hasty decisions
She thinks before she acts
She is indecisive
She is fickle
"One more request: that you hasten with your armies across the sea and give SUCCOR to our noble king"
What is an antonym for the word succor?
Relief
Aid
Support
Obstruction
What do Arthur's dreams prophesize?
The future of England
The destruction of himself
The return of Sir Gawain
The reconciliation of Arthur and Gawain
Which word is a synonym of usurp?
give
take
receive
relieve
