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1
One universal theme of
Beowulf
is the ---
importance of love
sadness of death
violence and futility of war
power of good over evil
2
Le Morte d' Arthur
means...
The hope of Arthur
The love of Arthur
The death of Arthur
The life of Arthur
3
Which element from
Beowulf
is most characteristic of an epic poem?
Beowulf's stunning victory
Grendel's evil nature
the gory nature of the battles
Herot's beauty and fame
4
Gawain is distressed when he hears about the sash's powers because he knows...
women are not allowed to use magic
he cannot wear someone else's clothing
he must keep the gift secret from his host
the sash really has no magic powers
5
The speaker who tells the story of
The Canterbury Tales
is --
a pilgrim on his way to Canterbury
a Christian in heathen places
a nun known as Madam Eglantyne
a knight traveling with his squire
6
What happens first when Sir Gawain meets the Green Knight on New Year's Day?
Gawain admits he has not acted like a true knight
The Green Knight knicks Gawain's neck.
The Green Knight makes a fake swing at Gawain with the ax
The magic sash stops the ax blow
7
A typical EPIC has all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:
character traits that reflect lofty ideals
formal diction
talking animals
a larger-than-life hero
8
Chaucer develops the Yeoman's character by...
narrating the character's actions
telling how others react to the character
describing the character's appearance
communicating his personal opinions about the character
9
The queen had ________ over six new colonies.
guile
redress
dominion
usurp
10
Which of these characters acts and behaves inappropriately for his or her profession?
the Prioress
the Squire
the Yeoman
the Knight
11
It is __________ on you to work hard if you want to succeed.
incumbent
guile
redress
dominion
12
Medieval narratives include all of the following EXCEPT:
romances
ballads
literary analysis
allegories
13
What do the Prioress, the Monk, and the Friar have in common?
They all seek pleasure and enjoy luxury.
They all serve God and help the needy.
They all study hard and teach others
They all cheat people and commit other crimes.
14
Beowulf journeys to the land of the Danes because...
he plans to overthrow Hrothgar
he has heard of Grendel's attacks on Herot
Hrothgar pleaded with him for help
he wants to retrace his father's footsteps
15
A medieval romance typically includes all of the following elements EXCEPT:
larger-than-life characters
dull settings
an adventurous hero
supernatural elements
16
Gawain declines the Green Knight's invitation to celebrate because --
he is ashamed of betraying his host
he has a battle he must fight in
knights are not supposed to have fun
he is angry with the Green Knight
17
The sexiest knight in the movie was...
Lancelot
Gawain
Gallahad
All of the above
18
The challenge the Green Knight makes to King Arthur and his knights is to...
ride a horse while wearing armor
compete against him in a game
fight a duel on horseback
exchange blows with an ax
19
Which line describes something only an epic hero could do?
To hell he would go, swept groaning and helpless
For his freedom, wanting no flesh but retreat
fastened those claws/ In his fists till they cracked
singing his new song aloud / While he shaped it
20
He demanded that someone offer ________ for his grievances.
guile
dominion
redress
usurp
21
A kenning is...
A sound device with the repetition of consonant sounds
a metaphorical compound word/phrase substituted for a name
a sound device with repetition of vowel sounds
a pause dividing each line of poetry
22
What is the Green Knight's opinion of Gawain after Gawain's confession?
He thinks Gawain needs to do penance
He thinks he's imperfect but still the finest of all knights
He thinks Gawain is a perfect knight
He thinks Gawain is a foolish coward
23
The king's nephew tried to _________ power for himself.
incumbent
usurp
guile
dominion
24
Clever but dishonest, she often used __________ to trick others.
dominion
usurp
guile
redress
25
The Friar can be characterized as ...
friendly and kind-hearted
loud and foolish
greedy and irreligious
courtly and sedate
26
What accident began the mortal battle between Arthur and Mordred?
Arthur poisoned Mordred's wine
Mordred spit in Arthur's wine
a soldier drew a sword to kill a snake that had bitten him.
Mordred insulted Arthur's wife
27
What does Gawain's ghostly apparition tell Arthur?
You will be king!
If you battle before Lancelot arrives, you'll die!
Beware of Lancelot!
Gwynevere hooked up with Lancelot!
28
How does Arthur know that Sir Bedivere has not tossed his sword into the lake like he asks?
Bedivere tells him plainly that he couldn't do it.
Arthur can read minds.
Bedivere keeps saying he didn't see anything
Arthur saw it's hilt in Bedivere's belt
