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English Literature - Medieval Period

Quiz by Irehn Resma

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  • Q1
    Who is King's Arthur stepfather?
    Sir Gawaine
    Sir Kay
    Sir Ector
    Sir Galahad
    30s
  • Q2
    What form of literature was created when chivalry was blended with magical elements?
    science fiction
    fantasy
    fairy tale
    romance
    20s
  • Q3
    According to the Code of Chivalry, what is expected of a knight?
    to protect the king
    to honor the people and the country
    to be courteous with the ladies
    to be honorable, courteous, brave, and skillful
    20s
  • Q4
    What form of literature had made Geoffrey Chaucer influence and shape the development of the English language?
    novels
    nonfiction
    fiction
    tales
    20s
  • Q5
    Who among the following is not a knight of the Round Table?
    Sir Bedivere
    Sir Gareth
    Sir Guinevere
    Sir Lancelot
    20s
  • Q6
    Who among the following is a servant who bought provisions for an Inn of Court?
    merchant
    manciple
    pardoner
    reeve
    20s
  • Q7
    What technique of storytelling is used in The Canterbury Tales?
    flash fiction
    frame story
    frame up story
    novella
    20s
  • Q8
    The landlord of the inn proposed to the pilgrims that each relate two stories on the way to Canterbury and two stories on the way back. What reward will be received by someone who will tell the best story?
    a tour to Canterbury
    copy of all stories told
    free dinner
    free ticket
    30s
  • Q9
    Who accepted the challenge of the green knight?
    Sir Galahad
    Sir Gawain
    Sir Bors
    Sir Gaheris
    20s
  • Q10
    Why did Sir Gawaine accept the gift given to him by the wife of his host when he stayed at his place/castle?
    He took it for King Arthur.
    His host insisted in doing so.
    He fell in love with the fair lady.
    He thought of the green knight.
    30s
  • Q11
    Were the three rioters in The Pardoner's Tale able to find Death?
    maybe
    yes
    no
    not sure
    20s
  • Q12
    In the Canterbury Tales, who is the pardoner?
    a person who brought provisions for college
    a estate manager
    a clergy
    a preacher licensed to grant indulgences for sins in return for offerings to the church
    20s
  • Q13
    According to an old man whom the three rioters met along their way, where they can find death?
    in the cave
    inside a tavern
    under the oak tree
    in the forest
    20s
  • Q14
    What kind of persons are the main characters in the Pardoner's Tale?
    wicked people who really love partying all day long
    law abiding citizens
    wise individuals who keep on searching for truth
    rude and wicked individuals doing devil's work
    20s
  • Q15
    Based on The Pardoner's tale, who is responsible for the killing of men, women, and children in Flanders? In fact, he has slain thousands of people.
    plague
    God
    war
    Death
    20s

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