Le Morte d’Arthur Quiz: The Poisoned Apple and the Fair Maid of Astolat, Version C
Quiz on “The Poisoned Apple” and “The Fair Maid of Astolat,” Version C, 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.
- censured
- collusion
- culpable
- depraved
- disposition
- indicts
- inveigles
- lecherous
- plaintiff
- precluded
- proffers
- rebuked
- remorse
- repose
- vindicate
1.Gwynevere accuses Launcelot of being both morally corrupt and lecherous.
2.Madore formally accuses the queen of a crime.
3.Launcelot’s affair with the queen prevented his achieving the Grail Quest.
4.Launcelot arrives to offer to clear of blame or suspicion Gwynevere.
5.The other knights sharply criticized Bors for championing the queen.
6.Why does Sir Pynel wish to kill Sir Gawain?
7.Whom do Arthur and Gwynevere ask to serve as champion in Launcelot’s absence?
8.Who discovers the truth in the case of the poisoned apple?
9.Whom does Sir Madore accuse of murder?
10.Who wounds Launcelot at the Tournament?
BONUS:
A.What offer does Launcelot make to the Fair Maid of Astolat to discourage her desire to be his wife or paramour?
B.What is the Fair Maid of Astolat’s name?
C.What part of Launcelot’s disguise prevents Gawain from recognizing him?