Le Morte d’Arthur Quiz: The Siege of Benwick and the Day of Destiny, Version A
Quiz on “The Siege of Benwick,” “The Day of Destiny,” and “The Dolorous Deaths,” Version A, with a word list, ten questions, and five bonus questions.
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Quiz – “The Siege of Benwick,” “The Day of Destiny,” and “The Dolorous Deaths”
NameDatePer.
1.Whom does Arthur appoint regent in his absence?
2.On what lie does Modred base his take-over of the kingdom?
3.Name Arthur’s favorite knight – besides Launcelot.
4.What request does Gawain make of Launcelot – besides prayers?
5.What animal causes the battle to break out?
6.Who kills Modred?
7.How many times does Bedivere go to the water to dispose of Excalibur?
8.In what occupation does Launcelot live the rest of his life?
9.Where does Launcelot bury Gwynevere?
10.Who is elected king?
BONUS:
A.What word sums up Malory’s opinion of the people of Britain?
B.Who buries a body that may be Arthur’s?
Using the words in the list, indicate the word defined in each item.
- abode
- bier
- carnage
- cloister
- dirge
- entreaty
- frankincense
- guile
- incarnate
- incumbent
- orison
- requiem
C.a funeral hymn
D.a dwelling place
E.required; obligatory