Le Morte d’Arthur Quiz: The Siege of Benwick and the Day of Destiny, Version C
Quiz on “The Siege of Benwick,” “The Day of Destiny,” and “The Dolorous Deaths,” Version C, 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.At what time of day does Launcelot begin to defeat Gawain in their first encounter?
2.Who is the first to protest Modred’s take-over and marriage plans?
3.What request does Gawain make of Launcelot – besides aid for Arthur?
4.Who advises Arthur to wait for Launcelot before fighting Modred?
5.What animal causes the battle to break out?
6.What task does Arthur give Bedivere?
7.Name any one of the women on the barge to which Bedivere carries Arthur.
8.Whom does Gwynevere pray to never see again?
9.Where is Launcelot buried?
10.Where do the last four knights of Camelot die?
BONUS:
A.Where does Arthur say he must go to have his wound healed?
B.Who is Arthur’s peace negotiator? [He dies of burst intestines and is known as “the Butler.”]
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.treacherous cunning
D.a prayer
E.a stand on which a corpse is transported for burial