Life in the forest
Percivale's quest
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100
What was the name of the knight that Percivale met in the forest?
Sir Launcelot
100
What object does the Red Knight steal from King Arthur at the feast?
the golden goblet
100
What two things did Percivale do when he saw the sleeping damsel in the pavilion?
switched rings with her and kissed her
100
Name two of the knights that follow Percivale when he goes after the Red Knight.
"...these were Sir Kay, Sir Ywain, Sir Gawain and King Arthur himself."
100
During the Procession of the Grail, what does the second veiled woman hold?
a golden platter
200
With whom did Percivale live in the woods with?
his mother
200
True or false? Percivale kills the Red Knight.
true
200
What was the "unknightly stroke" from Sir Kay that Percivale vowed to avenge?
Sir Kay slapped a damsel who praised Percivale
200
Name one thing Sir Gonemans teaches Percivale.
"...learning to fight with sword and spear, to wear his armour and sit his horse as a knight should. And he learnt also of the high order of knighthood which was so much more noble than the mere doing of mighty deeds: he learnt of right and wrong, of a knight's duty ever to defend the weak and punish the cruel and evil."
200
Complete the quote with a number: "Never another living soul did he [Percivale] meet for the first ____ years of his life..."
15
300
What is the name of the sleeping damsel that Percivale sees?
Lady Blanchefleur
300
What is the name of the knight who teaches Percivale about becoming a worthy knight?
Sir Gonemans
300
What two colors are the armor of the knight who stole from King Arthur?
red and gold
300
Name one piece of advice Percivale's mother gave him.
"Go on your way now, and remember that if dame or damsel ask your aid, give it freely and before all else, seeking no reward. Yet you may kiss the maiden who is willing, but take no more than a kiss, unless it be a ring - but be that only when you place your own ring upon her finger. Beware in whose company you travel on your quest, and see to it that only worthy men come near to your heart: but above all, pray to God each day that He may be with you in all your deeds - and pass not by church nor chapel without pausing awhile in His honour."
300
How many knights came to Percivale in the forest?
5
400
Percivale originally lived in the wild forests of which modern-day country?
Wales
400
Describe the Holy Grail.
a great goblet covered by a cloth that shines with a blinding light
400
True or false? Sir Percivale marries Lady Blanchefleur.
false
400
What happens between Sir Kay and Percivale towards the end of the chapter?
Sir Kay strikes Percivale with his gauntlet. Then they fight. Sir Kay's spear strikes Percivale's shield and breaks it into pieces, but Percivale pierced Kay's shield with his spear, wounding Sir Kay deeply in the side an hurling him to the ground.
400
What happens between the hawk and the dove Percivale sees?
"For a moment the two birds fluttered together in mid-air, and then the hawk flew triumphant up once more bearing his victim in his claws. But from the dove's breast fell three drops of blood which lay and glistened in the white snow at Percivale's feet."
500
While living in the forest, Percivale learns to be skilled with what weapon?
the dart
500
How many chess games does Percivale lose in Castle Carbonek?
3
500
What holiday were King Arthur and his knights celebrating in a feast when Percivale arrived?
Easter
500
What does the Red Knight do at the feast?
"...he snatched the goblet from Sir Kay, drained it at a draught, and, with a great roar of laughter, strode from the hall with it still in his hand, leapt upon his horse and galloped swiftly away."
500
Where is Sir Percivale's place at the Round Table?
between Sir Gawain and the Siege Perilous
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