Middle Ages Review

Question 1

Green Knight’s tone: “No, I seek no contest..., especially since I see on these benches only beardless children.

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insulting

Question 2

Why does Arthur take the chance to kill Modred even though he knows it will probably cause his own death?

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Because he cannot face returning home to his people without his men

Question 3

When the old woman mentions famous writers and other figures, we can conclude that she—

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is well-read and educated

Question 4

Why does The Green Knight gives Sir Gawain the “gold-embroidered girdle” at the end of the story ?

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be reminded of what happened at the Green Chapel

Question 5

Vocabulary: The idea that stealing is wrong was firmly _________________ in the boy.

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ingrained

Question 6

Vocabulary: Toby lived in a(n) ________________ part of town where crime was rampant.

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notorious

Question 7

The Wife of Bath is an appropriate narrator for this tale because she

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has strong opinions about men and women

Question 8

Describe Arthur’s tone: “Gentle knight, if you crave combat, you will not fail to find it here.”

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accommodating

Question 9

Vocabulary: The soldiers were _________________ at how the enemy was able to get over the mountains so quickly

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perplexed

Question 10

Why is the Canterbury Tales considered an example of a classic example of a medieval quest narrative?

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because it gives a snapshot into medieval life and culture

Question 11

Interpret: “Sir Gawain met him there / And bowed—but none too low!” he is implying that Sir Gawain—

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still had his pride

Question 12

What best describes the overall theme of the Wife of Bath’s tale?

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Who should have control in a marriage

Question 13

Why do you think Merlin disguised himself as a beggar when he knew Ulfius was looking for him?

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He liked to play jokes.

Question 14

After the rioters abandon their search for Death, they murder one another. This act is an example of—

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situational irony

Question 15

Why doesn’t Bedivere throw Excalibur in the lake the first two times?

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out of greed

Question 16

Sir Gawain is a flawed romantic hero in that he—

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is afraid of death

Question 17

What are the best adjectives to describe Uther when he was trying to lay hold of the Duke’s castle?

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frustrated and lovesick

Question 18

The contrast between the Pardoner’s Prologue and his story reveals his—

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hypocrisy

Question 19

What is a frame story?

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a story within a story

Question 20

The pilgrims agree to tell tales during the journey to—

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entertain one another and win a free meal

Question 21

What best describes Gawain’s feelings while at the Green Chapel?

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Anxiety and contempt

Question 22

The old woman makes references to famous figures to

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strengthen her own arguments

Question 23

The knight shows that he has learned what women want most when he—

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asks his wife to decide which form she will take

Question 24

Why does the Green Knight only nick sir Gawain with his blow?

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He understands that Sir Gawain only kept the green sash because hevalued his life.

Question 25

When Sir Kay admits Arthur really found the sword, what does this reveal about his character?

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He is manipulative and only wantsto get in Arthur’s good favor.

Question 26

Why is it appropriate that the old woman holds the answer to the knight’s question?

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She,a woman, and has control over his fate.

Question 27

Vocabulary: The prospect of white-water rafting was _______________ to the adventurous teenagers.

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enticing

Question 28

What does the Duke of Cornwall do that shows chivalry?

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sends his wife to a separate castle to keep her safe

Question 29

A Pardoner is an official of the—

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church

Question 30

What best describes Sir Gawain’s reason for meeting the Green Knight?

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Duty

Question 31

The old man’s comment to the three rioters that Death “isn’t one to hide for all your prating” is an example of—

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verbal irony

Question 32

Why was the decision put off about who should rule the kingdom?

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They wanted more time to see if another leader would emerge.

Question 33

What is meant by, Death “there today / Under a tree, and there you’ll find him waiting”?

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Because he knows thegolden florins will mean death for the men

Question 34

Why did Merlin most likely insist on the deal that he did with Uther?

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To keep Arthur safe until he was old enough to be king

Question 35

What can you conclude about the Host at the end of the tale?

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Heis not easily intimidated.

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