Le Morte d’Arthur Quiz: The Siege of Benwick and the Day of Destiny, Version B
Quiz on “The Siege of Benwick,” “The Day of Destiny,” and “The Dolorous Deaths,” Version B, 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”
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1.What about Gawain’s strength surprises Launcelot?
2.Whom does Modred attempt to marry?
3.Who or what does Gawain blame for the suffering that has transpired?
4.Where on his body is Gawain’s mortal wound?
5.What animal causes the battle to break out?
6.Who kills Arthur?
7.In what occupation does Gwynevere live the rest of her life?
8.What last request of Launcelot’s does Gwynevere refuse?
9.What is Launcelot’s last service to Gwynevere?
10.On what holy day do the last four knights of the Round Table die?
BONUS:
A.What is the greatest gain for Modred according to the terms of the peace treaty?
B.Identify one of Gwynevere’s last three requests of Launcelot.
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 convent or monastery
D.a mass for the dead
E.massive slaughter – as in a war