Le Morte d’Arthur Quiz: King Arthur and Emperor Lucius, Version A
Quiz on “The Tale of King Arthur and Emperor Lucius,” Version A, with a word list, ten questions, and three bonus questions.
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Quiz – “The Tale of King Arthur and Emperor Lucius”
NameDatePer.
Using the words in the list, indicate the word defined in italics in each item.
- beseech
- christen
- chronicle
- churl
- contemptuous
- countenance
- formidable
- levy
- parley
- potentate
- precedent
- redress
- retinue
- succor
- yeoman
1.The ladies did beg for mercy, but received none.
2.Arthur was scornful or disdainful of Lucius’ demands.
3.Lucius sought to impose or to collect a tax on Britain.
4.Arthur sought to make amends for the evil deeds of the giant by killing it.
5.Gawain tells Priamus that he is only a low-ranking guardsman.
6.Of what is Lucius emperor?
7.Who is Sir Constantine?
8.In Arthur’s dream, what creature represents his enemies?
9.Whom does Arthur defeat on Mount St. Michael in vengeance for the life of Lady Howell?
10.Which knight does Sir Priamus wound with a magic sword?
BONUS: Identify what a Saracen is by noting a Saracen’s religion, language, and/or geographical origin.
A.religion
B.language
C.geographical origin