Le Morte d’Arthur Quiz: The Great Tournament and the Knight of the Cart, Version A

Quiz on “The Great Tournament,” “The Knight of the Cart,” and “The Healing of Sir Urry,” Version A, with a word list, ten questions, and three bonus questions.

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Quiz – “The Great Tournament,” “The Knight of the Cart,” and “The Healing of Sir Urry”

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Using the words in the list, indicate the word defined in italics in each item.

  • adjudicate
  • antechamber
  • assent
  • chagrin
  • default
  • entrails
  • feign
  • foliage
  • gallows
  • gauntlet
  • indomitable
  • intercede
  • pyre
  • scurrilous
  • temerity
1.The wounded knights lay in the small room serving as entryway to Gwynevere’s bedroom.
2.Many believe that Launcelot is unconquerable.
3.Mellyagraunce did pretend surprise at Launcelot’s absence.
4.Launcelot looks to Gwynevere for her approval to kill Mellyagraunce.
5.Launcelot says not even Arthur would have the foolish boldness to draw the queen’s bed curtains aside.
6.Who gives Launcelot a golden sleeve to wear as a token?
7.According to Malory, who/what must a man love first?
8.What does Gwynevere promise to do if Mellyagraunce does not spare her knights?
9.How does Launcelot hurt his hands getting to Gwynevere?
10.Identify Fileloy by his/her relationship to another character.

BONUS:

A.What is the date of Candlemas?
B.Who says, “What suffering our Lord has to bestow I shall endure gladly”?
C.What is the curse of Sir Marrok?