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Medieval Literature Test Review
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This test (TOMORROW!) is going to have 50+ multiple choice questions + 3 discussion questions.
TRUE
FALSE
2
During the hunt, Siegfried makes everyone angry by making fun of Gunther's archery skills.
False
True
3
Roland's evil stepfather is named
Ganelon
Gunther
Turpin
Oliver
4
The middle ages followed the collapse of the ____.
Renaissance
Renaissance
Roman Empire
Round Table
5
Roland's sword is named
Marsillia
Balmung
Saragossa
Durendal
6
In Medieval times, noble women used lead based make-up that eventually could kill them.
True
False
7
The 3 Estates during the Middle ages were:
Kings, Knights, Priests
Royalty, Vassals, Slaves
Nobility, Clergy, Peasants
Educated, Working class, illiterate
8
Medieval Literature usually contains
betrayal
dragons
a love triangle
supernatural elements
9
Oliver tells Roland NOT to blow the horn because
they can escape into France
Roland will appear cowardly
the Archangel Gabriel is coming
it is too late
10
The flaw in Siegfried's character that Hagen exploits to murder him is his
loyalty to the king
love for his wife
pride in hunting
the desire for a challenge
11
According to Roland's legend, no _______ can bring about Roland's demise.
dragon
werewolf
woman
foreigner
12
A(n) _____ is a long fictionalized story of adventure based on historic events.
Quest
Epic
Saga
Legend
13
The plague was actually quite beneficial to society because it
increased the use of nosegays
increased graves
enabled serfs to rise into the middle class
curbed the population
14
the word INTREPID means
fearless
successful
lackadaisical
experienced
15
"The Song of Roland" is based upon
the first crusade against the Moors
the diary of King Charles
the Battle of Hastings in 1066
a battle that took place in 778
16
This character would score the lowest on the MENSA scale
Siegfried
Roland
The Baron
Perceval
17
Medieval Romances are:
realistic plays written for nobles.
popular paperbacks.
songs about the lives of the Feudal Lords.
long poems about brave knights.
18
the word THWARTED means
foiled
unclear
frustrated
obvious
19
What happened in 1215 AD ?
The Battle of Hastings
Beowulf was published
Moors invaded France
Magna Carta was signed
20
A ___ is a song that tells a story about romance.
Saga
Psalm
Ballad
Epic
21
Roland's cause of death and place of death?
blowing the horn too hard, on a windy plain
a sword wound from a Saracen, under pine trees on a hill
suicide, in a moat
shame for his behavior, in a blood red river
22
A(n) ____ is a long narrative poem that describes the adventures of a hero.
Ballad
Epic
Psalm
Tall Tale
23
_____ was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800 AD.
Charlemagne
Julius Caesar
Marcus Aurelius
King John
24
Before he is wounded, Siegfried's attitude towards his host, Gunther, is
incredulous
suspicious
jealous
respectful
25
Perceval asks no questions because
is speechless.
is too drunk to form a sentence.
he has been taught that it is rude.
already knows everything.
26
The best theme of The Lay of the Werewolf is
none of these
never judge based on appearances
never trust a woman
treachery will be punished
27
Brunhild wants revenge on
Gunther
Siegfried
Hagen
Kriemhild
28
The pass where the French were ambushed was named
Ganelon
Saragossa
Roncesvalles
Khyber
29
3 most important values during Medieval times were:
Vassalism, Loyalty, Chivalric Code
Military Prowess, Christianity, Chivalric Code
Chivalric Code, Christianity, Feudalism
Military prowess, Loyalty, Chivalric Code
30
Which is not a Christian symbol encountered in Perceval's quest?
fisher king
lance
bible
grail
31
_______ was an economic system in which serfs worked for landlords in exchange for protection.
Vassalism
Feudalism
Chivalry
Equity
32
The Code Of ____________ was designed to keep order on the lands of the Lords and Barons.
Feudalism
Vassalism
Hammurabi
Chivalry
33
What happens to Roland's sword when he dies?
A Saracen takes it
It is laid under Roland's corpse
Lightning strikes it
Gabriel picks it up
34
A(n) _____ is a hero's dangerous journey in search of something.
Quest
Legend
Ballad
Saga
35
The werewolf's wife betrayed him because
he scared her
she loved another man
she had a religious horror of demons
she desired social advancement
36
If you were a knight, you most certainly would name your
armour, sword, lance
horse, sword, castle
Lady, horse, band of followers
horse, sword, goblet
37
The theme of Perceval is
Opportunities must be taken before they disappear
Not taking action can lead to dishonor
Spiritual gain is more important than worldly wealth
Hard work is required for reward
38
She was the Queen of France and then the Queen of England. She was a patron of the arts.
Eleanor of Aquitane
Queen Mary
Queen Elizabeth I
Princess Krimholdt
39
Roland's heroic flaw is
arrogance
stupidity
greed
fearfulness
40
The werewolf could symbolize
the passage of youth to old age
the best side of human nature
the beastly feelings in all humans
a change of heart
41
Siegfried exemplifies the values of
all of these
honor
military prowess
loyalty
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When Perceval cannot immediately find the castle he
blames the fisherman
turns toward home
asks for the directions to be repeated
has an epic tantrum
