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King Arthur Legend Quiz
King Arthur Legend Quiz
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1
Which of the following women was
not
rumored to have been on the barge with King Arthur?
Queen of North Galys
Queen Guinevere
Morgan le Fay
Nyneve, Lady of the Lake
2
Morgan le Fay's attitude toward Arthur is most often
supportive
romantic
loving
vindictive
3
Who attempts to warn Arthur that marrying Guinevere will bring him pain?
Merlin
Lancelot
Uther
Agravain
4
What does Arthur say will be necessary for him to believe the charges against Lancelot and Guinevere?
Arthur will never believe the charges, no matter the evidence.
Arthur himself must see them having an affair.
Lancelot's head must be brought to him.
They must be caught in the act.
5
Mordred is Arthur's
friend.
son.
father.
nephew.
6
At the fateful meeting of Mordred and Arthur, why does the first soldier draw his sword?
Mordred had planned to kill Arthur.
The soldier was bitten in the foot by a snake.
Arthur had planned to kill Mordred.
Lancelot descended upon the meeting.
7
Gawain dies from a wound inflicted by
Guinevere
Arthur
Mordred
Lancelot
8
When the Green Knight first enters Camelot, what is King Arthur’s first response?
Apathy
Revulsion
Anger
Welcome
9
The TV show Merlin alters the affair between Lancelot and Guinevere in all of the following ways *except*
Arthur and Guinevere are not yet married.
Guinevere is under a magical spell.
Lancelot is actually dead.
Morgan le Fay is aware of the affair between Lancelot and Guinevere.
10
What does Arthur ask Sir Bedivere to do with Excalibur?
Bury it with Arthur.
Throw it into the lake.
Offer it to Lancelot.
Return it to Merlin.
11
What is the literary term for excessive pride, a common tragic flaws of heroes?
Litote
Sangfroid
Reverdie
Hubris
12
How is King Uther able to sleep with Igraine?
Merlin disguises Uther as Igraine's husband
Merlin casts a spell on Igraine to make her fall for Uther
Uther and Igraine never sleep together
Igraine hates her husband and readily has an affair with Uther
13
Which of the following is the best description for the genre of ALL of the King Arthur tales?
Legends
poems
Short stories
Novels
14
King Arthur's knights sit at a round table
because of the biblical teaching
because all knights' tables were round
to demonstrate which knights are more powerful
to ensure that all are equal
15
William Caxton claims Le Morte d'Arthur was published
to entertain young children.
at the request of the king.
As a model for good behavior
to offer a historical account of the Anglo-Saxon period in England.
16
Who is considered the most famous and most noble Knight of the Round Table?
Mordred
Gawain
Bedivere
Lancelot
17
Which of the following is not an element present in most quests?
real reason for quest, discovered later
a romantic affair
a person who embarks upon a journey
challenges along the journey
18
Why does Gawain accept the Green Knight's challenge?
Queen Guinevere asks him to do so.
He is pressured into doing so.
He thinks Arthur is too important to fight
He considers himself to be best in battle.
19
In his dream, Arthur is warned by Gawain
not to fight with Mordred
not to fight with Lancelot
to avoid trusting in the Green Knight
not to remarry Guinevere
20
In "The Conspiracy Against Lancelot and Guinevere," what does Agravain say is a "marvel"?
That Guinevere has not become pregnant from her affair with Lancelot
That King Arthur is unaware that Mordred is his biological son
That the knights know about Lancelot and Guinevere's affair yet stay quiet
That Merlin has not returned to Camelot for over a year
21
Which of the following is the description is on King Arthur's tombstone?
"Here lies Arthur, the most chivalrous knight of all."
"Here lies Arthur, the once and future king."
"Here lies Arthur, the most beloved King of Britain."
"Here lies Arthur, noblest one in all the land."
22
What does Arthur regret while dying?
Having not reconciled with Lancelot.
Having not listened to Merlin.
Having not loved Guinevere.
Having not treated Mordred with kindness.
23
What does Merlin make Uther swear, before Arthur's birth?
That he will name Merlin royal advisor to the court.
That he will never marry Igraine.
That he will murder Morgan le Fay.
That he will give Merlin the first child born to Uther and Igraine.
24
Which of the following is not a component of the code of chivalry?
Never marry.
Remain loyal to the king.
Despite monetary reward.
Obey those placed in authority.
25
Whom does Mordred attempt to marry?
His father's sister
His father's wife
Lancelot's mother
His biological mother
26
According to "The Tale of Sir Lancelot du Lake," to whom did Sir Lancelot swear oaths of fidelity?
Merlin
Queen Guinevere
King Arthur
King Uther
27
Who is responsible for the wound that kills Arthur?
Mordred
Lyonel
Gawain
Lancelot
28
Who pulls the sword from the stone?
Sir Lancelot
Arthur
Sir Kay
Sir Bedivere
29
Which of the following could not be considered a fatal flaw of Arthur?
He fails to listen to advice.
He is too forgiving.
He is unforgiving.
