Le Morte d'Arthur. Test
How is Sir Gawain related to King Arthur
A nephew and loyal supporter of King Arthur
Who is Sir Lucas?
A servant of King Arthur and one of the Knights of the Round Table in the Arthurian legend; son of Duke of Corneus
How does Mordred wound Arthur in Le Morte d'Arthur?
A sword to the head.
Why is Arthur disappointed in Sir Bedivere?
Bedivere casts away the sword Excalibur that Arthur had received from the Lady of the Lake.
Where is Launcelot banished to?
Benwick.
What language is the title Le Morte D'Arthur written in?
French.
What part does the supernatural play in the duels between Sir Gawain and Sir Launcelot?
Gawain experiences surges in his physical strength at marked times of the day.
Why was Launcelot banished from Camelot?
He had an affair with Gwenivere.
Why does Gawain dislike Launcelot?
He killed Gawain's brothers.
How does Arthur get to Avalon?
In a black boat with nine fairy queens.
At the beginning of the Le Morte d'Arthur excerpt, Arthur and Gawain left England for France to punish
Lancelot.
Who does Guinevere have an affair with?
Lancelot.
The Arthurian love triangle includes Arthur, Guinevere, and
Launcelot.
Who is King Arthur's son?
Mordred.
Who was Lancelot?
One of the best Knights at the round table.
In Le Morte d'Arthur, who vows to remain at the chapel and pray for the rest of his life?
Sir Bedivere.
Who dies while trying to carry King Arthur to safety in Le Morte d'Arthur?
Sir Lucas.
How is Sir Mordred related to King Arthur?
Son of Arthur's sister or half-sister queen
What does Le Morte D'Arthur mean?
The Death of Arthur.
How does Arthur obtain his sword?
The Lady at the lake gave it to him.
Who wrote Le Morte d'Arthur?
Thomas Malory.
What does Arthur ask Bedivere to do with his sword?
Throw it in the lake.
How does Gwenivere resist Sir Mordred?
Traps herself in the Tower of London.