MP King Arthur: Book 2, Chapters 1-4 (Comprehension)

Launcelot faces three perils at the Chapel Perilous before he can come safely away with the sword and cloth. Name them:

30 black knights, moving floor (earthquake), sorceress Allewes wants a kiss

What are the three gifts Beaumains asks Arthur to grant him at the next Pentecost?

He asks for meat and drink for one year. He asks to be granted the adventure of the damsel. He asks to be knighted by Launcelot.

How does Launcelot get rid of the sorceress?

He crosses himself.

Who is the Green Knight?

He is the lord of the castle, Sir Bernlak.

Why does Tristram go to Ireland the second time?

He plans on wining the goodwill of King Gurman so that King Mark might marry his daughter Iseult and thus establish peace.

Why does Tristram go to Ireland the first time?

His wound from the fight with Marhault will not heal. Only Iseult's mother can heal it, so he sails to Ireland under disguise to receive treatment.

What is the challenge posed by the Green Knight, and who accepts it?

If any m an is brave enough to exchange stroke for stroke, the Green Knight will give him an axe. Sir Gawain accepts the challenge.

Why do Iseult and Tristram not marry?

It is the honorable thing to do.

What enabled him to live after being beheaded?

Lady Nimue, who sent the Green Knight to Arthur's court, put an enchantment upon the Green Knight.

What is Lady Linnet's reaction after Beaumains slays the Black Knight?

She accuses him of slaying him by trickery.

Why does the servant cry after she releases him?

She is in love him.

Why does Lady Linnet begin to think Gareth may be of noble birth?

She is surprised that he defends her even though she insults him continuously.

How does Iseult discover Tristram's true identity?

She matches the piece of metal from Marhault's head with the missing piece from Tristram's sword.

What kind of help does the damsel need?

She needs to have her sister rescued from being besieged by the Red Knight.

What name does Sir Kay give to the strange knight? Why?

Sir Kay gave him the name Beaumains. It means "Fair Hands", which suggests he has lazy, idle hands.

What bargain does Launcelot make with Morgana's servent?

The bargain is to fight for her father (Bagdemagus) in return for his freedom.

What is the prize for killing the dragon in Ireland?

The man who kills the dragon will get to marry Iseult.

What would happen if they got married?

There would be war between Cornwall and Ireland.

Why does Tristam fight and kill Sir Marhault?

Tristram fights and kills Sir Marhault in order to save thirty noble-born boys from being sent to Ireland as tribute.

How is Beaumains properly equipped to help the damsel on her quest?

A dwarf gives him a sword and a war-horse is waiting outside the hall for him.

Why does the Green Knight wound Gawain rather than kill him?

Gawain has not been honest with the lord of the castle. According to their agreement, he should have given the lord the lace from his wife's belt, but he keeps it secret, and it protects him.

How does Tristram arrive at the court of King Mark?

He is kidnapped by a merchant. In a great storm, the merchant drops him off in Cornwall.

What kind of enchantment does Morgana le Fay place upon the sleeping Launcelot? Why?

Sir Launcelot will be put to sleep for seven hours so that she can take him to her dungeon.

When is the Green Knight to return the blow?

The Green Knight will return the blow in one year and one day.

What is the agreement made between Sir Gawain and his host at the castle?

The host will give Gawain what he kills while hunting, and Gawain will give the host what he receives that day in the castle.

What does Gawain receive from the lady of the castle? What does he keep hidden from the lord of the castle?

The lady of the castle kisses him each day. She also gives him a green lace from her belt. Gawain does not tell his host about the green lace.

Why does Launcelot choose the dungeon over one of the four women?

The women are false enchanters and it will dishonor his vows.

What becomes of Lady Liones after she departs from Camelot?

Being sad and ashamed, she forsakes all evil magic and eventually marries Sir Gaheris.

Why is Tristram banished from Cornwall?

King Mark discovers that Iseult and Tristram are meeting in secret in the woods.

How does Queen Isaud respond to her brother Marhault's death?

Queen Isaud keeps the broken chip of steel in hpes that one day she might avenge her brother's death.