The Knight's Tale: The Conflict - Courtly Love and Chivalry
The Knight's Tale: The Conflict - Courtly Love and Chivalry
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- In this lesson, we will study 'The Knight's Tale' and explore the problems caused between courtly love and chivalry when our two knights are in conflict over their love for Emily.
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Q2.
Why is Palamon's love for Emily an example of courtly love?
Palamon's love for Emily is an example of courtly love because he falls in love with her voice.
Palamon's love for Emily is an example of courtly love because he meets her in the Duke's Court.
Palamon's love for Emily is an example of courtly love because he thinks she may be a Goddess.
Q3.
What emotions do Palamon and Arcita feel when they are locked in the tower?
Anger and rage.
Excitement and impatience.
Jealousy and sadness.
What have you learned this lesson?
Q5.
Why does Arcita jump up and look out of the tower window?
Arcita looks out of the tower window because he hears a noise outside.
Arcita looks out of the tower window because he is tired of hearing Palamon complain.
Arcita looks out of the tower window because he longs to be free.
Q6.
What does Palamon compare Emily to?
Palamon compares Emily to a beautiful flower.
Palamon compares Emily to the God Mars.
Palamon compares Emily to the most beautiful woman he has ever seen.
Q7.
What happens when Arcita sees Emily?
When Arcita sees Emily he can't understand why Palamon is in pain.
When Arcita sees Emily he soothes his friend Palamon.
When Arcita sees Emily he thinks he sees a Goddess.
Q8.
What is a patriarchal society?
A patriarchal society is a society where men and women have equality.
A patriarchal society is a society where men honour women and do everything that they say.
A patriarchal society is a society where women have more importance than men.
Q9.
Why has Emily not spoken, so far, in the tale?
Emily has not spoken because she has taken a vow of silence until she finds love.
Emily has not spoken because she is so important to the story that her words will not matter.
Emily has not spoken because she represents a Goddess.
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Q2.
What is a society in which men hold power over women called?
A society in which men hold power over women is called a medieval society.
A society in which men hold power over women is called a romantic society.
A society in which men hold power over women is called an equal society.
Q3.
Which of the following statements best describes courtly love?
A state where men are given most importance in society.
A state where a Knight prizes religion, glory and honouring women above all else.
A state where a woman is compared to a Goddess.
What have you learned this lesson?
Q5.
Why does Palamon call Arcita a traitor?
Palamon calls Arcita a traitor because Arcita was at fault for their capture.
Palamon calls Arcita a traitor because Arcita won't swear an oath to help Palamon gain Emily's love.
Palamon calls Arcita a traitor because Palamon saw Emily first and has the rightful claim to her love.
Q6.
Why does Arcita say he has the rightful claim to Emily?
Arcita says he has the rightful claim to Emily because he is the stronger Knight and so has the most power.
Arcita says he has the rightful claim to Emily because he saw her first from the tower window.
Arcita says he has the rightful claim to Emily because Palamon swore an oath to help him in matters of love.
Q7.
Does Arcita place more importance on the code of chivalry or on courtly love?
Arcita places more importance on courtly love because Palamon broke his oath first.
Arcita places more importance on the code of chivalry because he and Palamon are sworn 'brothers'.
Arcita places more importance on the code of chivalry because it is a code he has always lived by.
Q8.
What are the conventions of medieval romance?
The conventions of medieval romance often include Knights who fall in love with the same woman.
The conventions of medieval romance often include Knights who fight to defend their lands against enemies.
The conventions of medieval romance often include Knights who stand by their oaths above all else.
Q9.
Why are medieval romances often written in Iambic Pentameter?
Medieval romance are often written in iambic pentameter as it helps the words to flow.
Medieval romance are often written in iambic pentameter as it mimics normal speech.
Medieval romance are often written in iambic pentameter as it mimics the galloping of horses.