Thomas Malory Flashcards
1
Q
the legend of Arthur stems from ______________ during the fifth century at the hands
A
a series of Anglo Saxon setbacks; of a Celtic chieftain named Ambrosius
2
Q
As the legend of King Arthur spread in the 13th and 14th centuries, it acquired some embellishments:
A
- The French turned Arthur from chieftain into king
- The welsh added supernatural elements to the tale
- When th legend returned to England, it became fiercely patriotic
- The Tudor dynasty claimed descent from Arthur
3
Q
Multiple Choice:
Foreshadowing:
A
- THE NARRATOR MENTIONS Beaumain’s interest in observing jousts
- The narrator mentions the kinship of Beaumains and sir Gawain
- Lancelot states his opinion that Beaumains is “a man of great worship”
4
Q
Multiple Choice:
Garett finally has to reveal his name because:
A
Lancelot has to be sure he is of noble lineage before he can bestow knighthood to him.
5
Q
King Arthur agrees to let Beaumains try to rescue the damsel because:
A
Arthur had promised to grant him three wishes and this was one of them
