The Knight's Tale: Who suffers Most?
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- In this lesson, we will study 'The Knight's Tale' and learn what happens to our two imprisoned princes and explore which of them struggles most with their situation.
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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.
Q4.
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.
Q5.
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.
Q6.
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.
Q7.
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.
Q8.
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.
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Q2.
What is it called when a story contains a Knight who breaks an oath for courtly love?
It is called a heroic couplet.
It is called an epic poem.
It is called the act of a traitor.
Q3.
What poetic term, used in many medieval romances, mimics the beating of a heart?
Blank verse mimics the beating of a heart.
Free verse mimics the beating of a heart.
Prose mimics the beating of a heart.
What have we learned this lesson?
Q5.
Why is Arcita freed from prison?
Arcita had served his sentence.
Arcita is freed from prison because he prayed for release to the Goddess Venus.
Theseus saw how much he loved Emily.
Q6.
What was the condition of Arcita's release?
The condition was that he marry Emily and take her with him to Thebes.
The condition was that he must pay Palamon's ransom.
The condition was that was that he take Palamon with him to Thebes.
Q7.
How does Arcita feel about being released from prison?
It is a chance for him to woo Emily.
It is chance for him to start over and live a new life.
It will allow him to raise an army and return for Emily.
Q8.
How does Palamon feel about Arcita being freed from prison?
Arcita will leave to start a new life back in Thebes.
Arcita will never see Emily again and so Palamon has more chance of winning her love.
Arcita will raise a ransom and free Palamon.