Lit - King Arthur Quiz

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Category: English Language Arts

Published: Friday, 23 January 2015 13:48

Written by Brian Jaeger

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I believe this quiz goes with the introduction I created and put on Educabana. Even if all the answers aren't there, the quiz can still act as an assessment or a pre-reading background knowledge assessment.

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Quiz Preview | Go back   Student's Name appears here | Course Name appears here | QuizStar 10 King Arthur Quiz Directions Directions:     1. Answer the questions below by clicking the button next to the best answer choice or typing your correct answer. Each question's answers are in grey. 2. At the end of every page click the next button to move forward to the next page. DO NOT HIT THE BROWSER'S BACK BUTTON! 3. On the last page of the Quiz you will be able to see which questions are unanswered, are answered and have been flagged.  questions:     1. 1 pts. If the Arthur legend says that Arthur was a squire when he pulled the sword out of the stone, about how old was the new king?    A. 6 B. 17 C. 28 D. 39 Flag this question for later review   2. 1 pts. Which is NOT an aspect of chivalry?    A. Christian in word and deed B. Patriotic C. Generous to friend and enemy D. Protect others less fortunate E. To extinguish fires wherever they are seen Flag this question for later review   3. 1 pts. The ideals of chivalry led eventually to the:    A. Apostle’s creed B. Treaty of Verdun C. Eagles Reunion Tour D. Geneva Convention E. Massacre of the Innocents Flag this question for later review   4. 1 pts. Why were medieval romances and later stories about King Arthur supported by the kings of England?    A. The kings were bored and wanted to hear good stories. B. As a warning to young married couples about fidelity. C. All English kings were supposed to be descendants of Arthur D. It was good for the peasants…it gave them something to do other than rebelling E. The king made a commission for every copy sold Flag this question for later review   5. 1 pts. The sword is found stuck in a steel anvil on a square slab of ___________ located in _____________________.    A. granite; a Titangel ballroom B. stone; a London churchyard C. meat; Merlin’s kitchen D. rock; a Virginia tobacco field E. glass; France Flag this question for later review   6. 1 pts. The Lady of the Lake is kind of like the lake itself. Which of the following is NOT one of her attributes?    A. powerful B. dirty C. attractive D. mysterious E. vengeful Flag this question for later review   7. 1 pts. True or False. The sword in the stone and Excalibur are the same sword.    True False Flag this question for later review   8. 1 pts. Why is having Excalibur such a big deal?    A. the owner will never shed a drop of blood in battle, regardless of injuries B. the owner is invisible C. the sword bursts into flames if anyone else touches it D. the sword can be thrown at an enemy and always returns E. it’s a limited-production sword offered on Home Shopping’s Knife Show Flag this question for later review   9. 1 pts. Layamon claimed the Round Table seated how many knights?    A. a dozen B. 200 C. 1600 D. 34,370 E. two Flag this question for later review   10. 1 pts. Why is it important for the table to be round?    A. easier for servants to bring food B. That way, there are no sharp corners C. Knights can see each other and the king=friendship and chivalry D. Round tables were all the rage in 600AD. Flag this question for later review   11. 1 pts. Arthur is fatally wounded by his son Mordred. What does he want Sir Bedivere to do with Excalibur?    A. Use it and maintain order in England B. Drive it into a steel anvil to see who will rule next C. Bury it with him D. Throw it into the mountain from whence it was formed E. Throw it back into the lake Flag this question for later review   12. 1 pts. This place was King Arthur’s castle and also the surrounding town. The Holy Grail was there for a time, and the Knights of the Round Table met there in near democracy.    A. Camelot B. Avalon C. Peter's Pub D. Titangel E. Glastonbury Flag this question for later review   13. 1 pts. This knight achieves unrivaled feats and is also popular with the ladies.    A. Mordred B. Lancelot C. Palamedes D. Dagonet E. Erec Flag this question for later review   14. 1 pts. Why is the love of Guinevere and Lancelot called courtly love?    A. It is the passionate and illicit adoration of a man for a married woman. B. They need to go to court to make it official C. They met on a basketball court D. He was courting her to marry her Flag this question for later review   15. 1 pts. Why does Lancelot not marry Elaine, the fair maid of Astolat?    A. She’s not nearly as fair as her name implies B. Her father does not allow it C. Lancelot loves another and says love cannot be forced on someone D. He wants to make his name as a knight and then marry her E. He thinks she’ll never be satisfied, just like her mother Flag this question for later review   16. 1 pts. The Lady of Shalott, like the Elaine of Astolat, does what after her love for Lancelot cannot be returned?    A. She goes to live in a nunnery B. She marries the next guy on his way to Camelot C. She gets over it and keeps on keeping on D. She blackmails Lancelot so Guinevere doesn’t find out about their love E. She dies of a broken heart (unrequited love), sometimes seen as suicide Flag this question for later review   17. 1 pts. King Arthur’s knights went on many ____________, often to help kidnapped women.    A. pilgrimages B. quests C. dates D. cruises E. flights Flag this question for later review

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Quiz Directions  Questions     1. 1 pt(s). If the Arthur legend says that Arthur was a squire when he pulled the sword out of the stone, about how old was the new king? A. 6 B. 17 C. 28 D. 39   2. 1 pt(s). Which is NOT an aspect of chivalry? A. Christian in word and deed B. Patriotic C. Generous to friend and enemy D. Protect others less fortunate E. To extinguish fires wherever they are seen   3. 1 pt(s). The ideals of chivalry led eventually to the: A. Apostle’s creed B. Treaty of Verdun C. Eagles Reunion Tour D. Geneva Convention E. Massacre of the Innocents   4. 1 pt(s). Why were medieval romances and later stories about King Arthur supported by the kings of England? A. The kings were bored and wanted to hear good stories. B. As a warning to young married couples about fidelity. C. All English kings were supposed to be descendants of Arthur D. It was good for the peasants…it gave them something to do other than rebelling E. The king made a commission for every copy sold   5. 1 pt(s). The sword is found stuck in a steel anvil on a square slab of ___________ located in _____________________. A. granite; a Titangel ballroom B. stone; a London churchyard C. meat; Merlin’s kitchen D. rock; a Virginia tobacco field E. glass; France   6. 1 pt(s). The Lady of the Lake is kind of like the lake itself. Which of the following is NOT one of her attributes? A. powerful B. dirty C. attractive D. mysterious E. vengeful   7. 1 pt(s). True or False. The sword in the stone and Excalibur are the same sword. True False   8. 1 pt(s). Why is having Excalibur such a big deal? A. the owner will never shed a drop of blood in battle, regardless of injuries B. the owner is invisible C. the sword bursts into flames if anyone else touches it D. the sword can be thrown at an enemy and always returns E. it’s a limited-production sword offered on Home Shopping’s Knife Show   9. 1 pt(s). Layamon claimed the Round Table seated how many knights? A. a dozen B. 200 C. 1600 D. 34,370 E. two   10. 1 pt(s). Why is it important for the table to be round? A. easier for servants to bring food B. That way, there are no sharp corners C. Knights can see each other and the king=friendship and chivalry D. Round tables were all the rage in 600AD.   11. 1 pt(s). Arthur is fatally wounded by his son Mordred. What does he want Sir Bedivere to do with Excalibur? A. Use it and maintain order in England B. Drive it into a steel anvil to see who will rule next C. Bury it with him D. Throw it into the mountain from whence it was formed E. Throw it back into the lake   12. 1 pt(s). This place was King Arthur’s castle and also the surrounding town. The Holy Grail was there for a time, and the Knights of the Round Table met there in near democracy. A. Camelot B. Avalon C. Peter's Pub D. Titangel E. Glastonbury   13. 1 pt(s). This knight achieves unrivaled feats and is also popular with the ladies. A. Mordred B. Lancelot C. Palamedes D. Dagonet E. Erec   14. 1 pt(s). Why is the love of Guinevere and Lancelot called courtly love? A. It is the passionate and illicit adoration of a man for a married woman. B. They need to go to court to make it official C. They met on a basketball court D. He was courting her to marry her   15. 1 pt(s). Why does Lancelot not marry Elaine, the fair maid of Astolat? A. She’s not nearly as fair as her name implies B. Her father does not allow it C. Lancelot loves another and says love cannot be forced on someone D. He wants to make his name as a knight and then marry her E. He thinks she’ll never be satisfied, just like her mother   16. 1 pt(s). The Lady of Shalott, like the Elaine of Astolat, does what after her love for Lancelot cannot be returned? A. She goes to live in a nunnery B. She marries the next guy on his way to Camelot C. She gets over it and keeps on keeping on D. She blackmails Lancelot so Guinevere doesn’t find out about their love E. She dies of a broken heart (unrequited love), sometimes seen as suicide   17. 1 pt(s). King Arthur’s knights went on many ____________, often to help kidnapped women. A. pilgrimages B. quests C. dates D. cruises E. flights

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