Le Morte d’Arthur Quiz: The Poisoned Apple and the Fair Maid of Astolat, Version B
Quiz on “The Poisoned Apple” and “The Fair Maid of Astolat,” Version B, with a word list, ten questions, and three bonus questions.
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Quiz – “The Poisoned Apple” and “The Fair Maid of Astolat”
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Using the words in the list, indicate the word defined in italics in each item.
- censure
- collusion
- culpable
- depraved
- disposition
- indict
- inveigle
- lecherous
- plaintiff
- preclude
- proffer
- rebukes
- remorse
- repose
- vindicate
1.Launcelot suffered the severe criticisms of holy men on account of his affair with the queen.
2.Bors and Lavayne persuade Elaine and Badouin to go seeking herbs.
3.Bors agrees to champion the queen unless someone more worthy comes to offer to do so.
4.Gwynevere feels sincere feelings of regret for having done wrong after Launcelot defeats Madore.
5.Bors fears that the others will accuse him of criminal conspiracy if he champions the queen.
6.What is Sir Gawain’s favorite fruit?
7.In terms of a murder case, who is Sir Patrise?
8.Who accuses Gwynevere of murder?
9.What service does Sir Badouin render Launcelot after the tournament?
10.Identify either of the two desires that the Fair Maid of Astolat has regarding Launcelot.
BONUS:
A.How does Badouin recognize Launcelot?
B.Identify Sir Tirry by citing his familial relationship to another character.
C.Who says, “The heart must be free; it cannot be ordained whom we shall love”?