1. Le Morte d’Arthur REVIEW

2. Myths & Legends For each of the following questions, identify as a characteristic of a Myth (A) Legend (B) Both (C)

3. For each of the following questions, identify as a characteristic of a myth (A), legend (B), or both (C). Traditional stories about the distant past.

4. For each of the following questions, identify as a characteristic of a myth (A), legend (B), or both (C). Traditional stories about the distant past.

5. For each of the following questions, identify as a characteristic of a myth (A), legend (B), or both (C). Set in a particular time and place.

6. For each of the following questions, identify as a characteristic of a myth (A), legend (B), or both (C). Set in a particular time and place.

7. For each of the following questions, identify as a characteristic of a myth (A), legend (B), or both (C). Passed on to each generation via word of mouth (oral tradition).

8. For each of the following questions, identify as a characteristic of a myth (A), legend (B), or both (C). Passed on to each generation via word of mouth (oral tradition).

9. For each of the following questions, identify as a characteristic of a myth (A), legend (B), or both (C). An example of folklore.

10. For each of the following questions, identify as a characteristic of a myth (A), legend (B), or both (C). An example of folklore.

11. For each of the following questions, identify as a characteristic of a myth (A), legend (B), or both (C). Perseus is an example.

12. For each of the following questions, identify as a characteristic of a myth (A), legend (B), or both (C). Perseus is an example.

13. For each of the following questions, identify as a characteristic of a myth (A), legend (B), or both (C). Centers on religion.

14. For each of the following questions, identify as a characteristic of a myth (A), legend (B), or both (C). Centers on religion.

15. For each of the following questions, identify as a characteristic of a myth (A), legend (B), or both (C). Explains the origins of life.

16. For each of the following questions, identify as a characteristic of a myth (A), legend (B), or both (C). Explains the origins of life.

17. For each of the following questions, identify as a characteristic of a myth (A), legend (B), or both (C). Focus on people who might have actually existed.

18. For each of the following questions, identify as a characteristic of a myth (A), legend (B), or both (C). Focus on people who might have actually existed.

19. For each of the following questions, identify as a characteristic of a myth (A), legend (B), or both (C). Contains supernatural elements.

20. For each of the following questions, identify as a characteristic of a myth (A), legend (B), or both (C). Contains supernatural elements.

21. For each of the following questions, identify as a characteristic of a myth (A), legend (B), or both (C). Characters lived in a world in a time “before time.”

22. For each of the following questions, identify as a characteristic of a myth (A), legend (B), or both (C). Characters lived in a world in a time “before time.”

23. The Tale of King Arthur Why does Arthur pull the sword from the stone? A. He needed a weapon to fight in the tournament. B. Merlin told him to. C. Sir Kay forgot his sword. D. It looked shiny.

24. The Tale of King Arthur Why does Arthur pull the sword from the stone? A. He needed a weapon to fight in the tournament. B. Merlin told him to. C. Sir Kay forgot his sword. D. It looked shiny.

25. The Tale of King Arthur Who raises Arthur? A. Merlin B. Sir Ector C. Igraine D. Sir Kay

26. The Tale of King Arthur Who raises Arthur? A. Merlin B. Sir Ector C. Igraine D. Sir Kay

27. The Tale of King Arthur What defining moment proved that Arthur was the heir to the throne of Britain? A. He pulled the sword from the stone. B. He received Excalibur from the Lady of the Lake. C. He won the tournament against the other nobles. D. Merlin announced that he was King Uther’s heir.

28. The Tale of King Arthur What defining moment proved that Arthur was the heir to the throne of Britain? A. He pulled the sword from the stone. B. He received Excalibur from the Lady of the Lake. C. He won the tournament against the other nobles. D. Merlin announced that he was King Uther’s heir.

29. The Tale of King Arthur Why is Arthur's table round? A. It was made from the trunk of a humongous, magical tree. B. The room it was in was round. C. To show that the knights were all equal. D. So that everyone could reach all the food.

30. The Tale of King Arthur Why is Arthur's table round? A. It was made from the trunk of a humongous, magical tree. B. The room it was in was round. C. To show that the knights were all equal. D. So that everyone could reach all the food.

31. The Tale of King Arthur How does Merlin grant Uther’s wish? A. He allows him to draw the sword from the stone. B. He makes him king of England. C. He makes Uther look like the Duke of Tintagel for a night with Igraine. D. He gives him Excalibur.

32. The Tale of King Arthur How does Merlin grant Uther’s wish? A. He allows him to draw the sword from the stone. B. He makes him king of England. C. He makes Uther look like the Duke of Tintagel for a night with Igraine. D. He gives him Excalibur.

33. The Tale of King Arthur Chivalry comes from the French word, chevalier, meaning __________. A. Horseman B. Honorable C. Warrior D. Swordsman

34. The Tale of King Arthur Chivalry comes from the French word, chevalier, meaning __________. A. Horseman B. Honorable C. Warrior D. Swordsman

35. The Tale of King Arthur Who is King Arthur's real father? A. Merlin B. Uthur C. Artus D. Ector

36. The Tale of King Arthur Who is King Arthur's real father? A. Merlin B. Uthur C. Artus D. Ector

37. The Tale of King Arthur What is Sir Thomas Mallory’s tone toward the King Arthur legend? A. Annoyed B. Respectful C. Casual D. Passive

38. The Tale of King Arthur What is Sir Thomas Mallory’s tone toward the King Arthur legend? A. Annoyed B. Respectful C. Casual D. Passive

39. The Tale of Sir Launcelot du Lake Why does Launcelot say he has not married? A. He has sworn an oath of chastity. B. He is in love with Igraine. C. He is in love with Guinevere. D. Because marriage would keep him from knightly pursuits.

40. The Tale of Sir Launcelot du Lake Why does Launcelot say he has not married? A. He has sworn an oath of chastity. B. He is in love with Igraine. C. He is in love with Guinevere. D. Because marriage would keep him from knightly pursuits.

41. The Tale of Sir Launcelot du Lake Why does Sir Launcelot exchange armor with Sir Kay? A. So he can play a joke on Sir Kay. B. So King Arthur will not recognize him. C. To protect Sir Kay. D. To get closer to Guinevere.

42. The Tale of Sir Launcelot du Lake Why does Sir Launcelot exchange armor with Sir Kay? A. So he can play a joke on Sir Kay. B. So King Arthur will not recognize him. C. To protect Sir Kay. D. To get closer to Guinevere.

43. The Tale of Sir Launcelot du Lake How does Sir Launcelot demonstrate the ideals of chivalry? A. He always wins a fight. B. He protects the weak and innocent. C. He falls in love with Guinevere. D. He wears a suit of shining armor.

44. The Tale of Sir Launcelot du Lake How does Sir Launcelot demonstrate the ideals of chivalry? A. He always wins a fight. B. He protects the weak and innocent. C. He falls in love with Guinevere. D. He wears a suit of shining armor.

45. The Tale of Sir Launcelot du Lake Why is Sir Tarquine so determined to kill Sir Launcelot? A. He is looking for his father’s killer. B. He is looking for his sister’s killer. C. He is looking for his brother’s killer. D. He is looking for his mother’s killer.

46. The Tale of Sir Launcelot du Lake Why is Sir Tarquine so determined to kill Sir Launcelot? A. He is looking for his father’s killer. B. He is looking for his sister’s killer. C. He is looking for his brother’s killer. D. He is looking for his mother’s killer.

47. The Tale of Sir Launcelot du Lake How must Sir Launcelot repay the maiden who saves him from Morgan le Fay? A. With a kiss. B. With a token of love. C. By slaying a dragon. D. By fighting in a tournament.

48. The Tale of Sir Launcelot du Lake How must Sir Launcelot repay the maiden who saves him from Morgan le Fay? A. With a kiss. B. With a token of love. C. By slaying a dragon. D. By fighting in a tournament.

49. The Tale of Sir Launcelot du Lake How does Sir Launcelot demonstrate the ideals of courtly love? A. He does not let Guinevere’s marriage to King Arthur stop him from loving her. B. He avoids all temptation to love another. C. He and Guinevere are from a similar social status. D. All of the above.

50. The Tale of Sir Launcelot du Lake How does Sir Launcelot demonstrate the ideals of courtly love? A. He does not let Guinevere’s marriage to King Arthur stop him from loving her. B. He avoids all temptation to love another. C. He and Guinevere are from a similar social status. D. All of the above.

51. The Death of King Arthur Who came in a dream to warn King Arthur not to fight Mordred? A. Sir Lucan B. Sir Bevidere C. Sir Gawain D. Sir Lancelot

52. The Death of King Arthur Who came in a dream to warn King Arthur not to fight Mordred? A. Sir Lucan B. Sir Bevidere C. Sir Gawain D. Sir Lancelot

53. The Death of King Arthur How many times does King Arthur have to tell Sir Bedivere to throw Excalibur into the lake? A. 3 times B. 1 time C. 5 times D. 2 times

54. The Death of King Arthur How many times does King Arthur have to tell Sir Bedivere to throw Excalibur into the lake? A. 3 times B. 1 time C. 5 times D. 2 times

55. The Death of King Arthur Who survived on King Arthur’s side? A. King Arthur, Sir Lancelot, and Sir Gawain B. King Arthur, Sir Lucan, and Sir Bedivere C. King Arthur, Sir Lucan, and Sir Gawain D. King Arthur, Sir Lancelot, and Sir Bedivere

56. The Death of King Arthur Who survived on King Arthur’s side? A. King Arthur, Sir Lancelot, and Sir Gawain B. King Arthur, Sir Lucan, and Sir Bedivere C. King Arthur, Sir Lucan, and Sir Gawain D. King Arthur, Sir Lancelot, and Sir Bedivere

57. The Death of King Arthur What happens when Bedivere takes Arthur to the lake? A. A ship carrying queens appears, taking Arthur aboard B. An arm grabs Arthur, dragging him under water C. King Arthur collapses on the spot and dies D. The queens magically heal Arthur immediately

58. The Death of King Arthur What happens when Bedivere takes Arthur to the lake? A. A ship carrying queens appears, taking Arthur aboard B. An arm grabs Arthur, dragging him under water C. King Arthur collapses on the spot and dies D. The queens magically heal Arthur immediately

59. The Death of King Arthur What does “Le Morte d’ Arthur” mean? A. Arthur, King of England B. The Life of Arthur C. The Kingdom of Arthur D. The Death of Arthur

60. The Death of King Arthur What does “Le Morte d’ Arthur” mean? A. Arthur, King of England B. The Life of Arthur C. The Kingdom of Arthur D. The Death of Arthur

61. The Death of King Arthur What final instruction does King Arthur leave Bedivere with? A. To comfort himself and pray for Arthur’s soul B. To go and bury his brother C. To pray for Mordred’s soul D. To become a hermit

62. The Death of King Arthur What final instruction does King Arthur leave Bedivere with? A. To comfort himself and pray for Arthur’s soul B. To go and bury his brother C. To pray for Mordred’s soul D. To become a hermit

63. The Death of King Arthur What happened that caused the battle to begin when Mordred and King Arthur had called a truce? A. A soldier cut off another soldier’s ear B. Mordred told his knights to kill King Arthur C. A dog tried to bite a knight’s foot D. An adder tried to bite a knight’s foot

64. The Death of King Arthur What happened that caused the battle to begin when Mordred and King Arthur had called a truce? A. A soldier cut off another soldier’s ear B. Mordred told his knights to kill King Arthur C. A dog tried to bite a knight’s foot D. An adder tried to bite a knight’s foot

65. The Death of King Arthur Mordred inflicted a mortal wound on what part of King Arthur’s body? A. His chest B. His back C. His head D. His leg

66. The Death of King Arthur Mordred inflicted a mortal wound on what part of King Arthur’s body? A. His chest B. His back C. His head D. His leg

67. The Death of King Arthur Where the dreams about? A. A Wheel of Fortune B. The battle against King Arthur’s son C. Gawain asking for help D. Sir Lancelot and Queen Guinevere

68. The Death of King Arthur Where the dreams about? A. A Wheel of Fortune B. The battle against King Arthur’s son C. Gawain asking for help D. Sir Lancelot and Queen Guinevere

69. The Death of King Arthur What happens when Bedivere finally obeys his king and throws the sword into the lake? A. An arm grabs him and pulls him into the lake B. Bedivere is whisked aboard a boat to Avalon. C. Queen Morgan le Fay asks him to marry her D. An arm reaches out of the water, grabs the sword, and brandishes it

70. The Death of King Arthur What happens when Bedivere finally obeys his king and throws the sword into the lake? A. An arm grabs him and pulls him into the lake B. Bedivere is whisked aboard a boat to Avalon. C. Queen Morgan le Fay asks him to marry her D. An arm reaches out of the water, grabs the sword, and brandishes it

71. The Death of King Arthur How does King Arthur die? A. He is heartbroken over Guinevere’s betrayal. B. He is killed by robbers who overtake the battlefield. C. He is mortally wounded by Launcelot. D. He is mortally wounded by Mordred.

72. The Death of King Arthur How does King Arthur die? A. He is heartbroken over Guinevere’s betrayal. B. He is killed by robbers who overtake the battlefield. C. He is mortally wounded by Launcelot. D. He is mortally wounded by Mordred.