Le Morte d’Arthur Quiz: Slander and Strife, Version B
Quiz on “Slander and Strife” and “The Vengeance of Sir Gawain,” Version B, with a word list, ten questions, and two bonus questions.
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Quiz – “Slander and Strife” and “The Vengeance of Sir Gawain”
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Using the words in the list, indicate the word defined in italics in each item.
- abhor
- acquiesce
- calumny
- chemise
- chicanery
- courier
- dissent
- excommunication
- malice
- meek
- redoubtable
- unwittingly
1.Gawain says his brothers should be ashamed of their slander of Launcelot.
2.Arthur and Launcelot sometimes communicate by messenger on diplomatic business.
3.His followers believe Launcelot too patient and humble in the face of Gwynevere’s charges.
4.Gawain regards with loathing his brothers’ slander of the queen.
5.Name either of the two knights who formally charge Gwynevere and Launcelot with adultery.
6.Sir Collgrevaunce unwillingly supplies Launcelot with what necessity in the queen’s chamber?
7.Who is the first to refuse Arthur’s request to escort Gwynevere to the pyre?
8.Is Arthur willing to reconcile with both Gwynevere and Launcelot?
9.Name either of the two people Launcelot orders his forces to spare during battle.
10.Who orders Arthur to restore his queen?
BONUS:
A.Followers of two famous deceased knights join Launcelot’s side. Name either of those two knights.
B.Who unhorses King Arthur during the battle?