Characters and Places I
the giant knight who struck fear into anyone who approached
Gromer Somer Joure
daughter of King Pelles; in love with Launcelot
Elaine of Astolat
crude, ill-bred person
churl (n.)
thoughtfully, contemplatively
pensively (adv.)
Geraint comes to Arthur's court to tell him of a:
a. black deer
b. white stag
c. white brachet
b. white stag
Percivale's weapon of choice:
a. lance
b. dart
c. spear
b. dart
"I have no lady. And yet...there is none fairer that ever I have seen than this damsel your daughter, the lady Enid..."
Who said it? To whom?
Geraint to Duke Liconal
Why does Geraint tell Enid not to speak to him on their journey in the woods?
She insults him when she finds out that he is not a knight, and he is angry with her.
evil knight who struck Enid in the face
Sir Oringle
rightful heir of Duke Liconal's dukedom
Duke Yder
torment, distress
anguish (n.)
trembling, quivering
tremulous (adj.)
Geraint takes ______ with him to the tournament:
a. Enid
b. Guinevere
c. Duke Liconal
b. Guinevere
According to Blanchefleur, the downfall of Logres will be caused by:
a. Launcelot
b. Gawain
c. Percivale
a. Launcelot
"This is devil's work!"
When was this quotation spoken?
It was spoken when Arthur charged at Gromer Somer Joure.
What quest does Gromer give to King Arthur?
He tells Arthur to ask all the women he meets what it is that women most desire. After a year and a day, Arthur is to return and give his answer.
Percivale's love
wants to become a knight; in love with Enid
Geraint
succeeded
prospered (v.)
bravely, courageously
valiantly (adv.)
For abusing Enid, Oringle is:
a. beheaded
b. banished
c. imprisoned
a. beheaded
The hermit who comes to Arthur's court predicts the birth of:
a. Galahad
b. Percivale
c. Mordred
a. Galahad
"By this your choice—to leave the choice to me—you have undone the enchantment forever..."
Who said it? To whom?
Ragnell to Gawain
What does Percivale get to see in the castle?
He sees a damsel carrying a covered grail, a damsel carrying a plate, and a damsel carrying a spear dripping with blood.
imprisoned in scalding water by Morgana le Fay
Dolorous Lady
the castle where the Holy Grail appears
Castle Carbonek
silken cloth
samite (n.)
amends
redress (n.)
The white stag is beheaded by:
a. Geraint
b. Oringle
c. Arthur
c. Arthur
The Grail Keeper is:
a. Naciens
b. Pelles
c. Blanchefleur
b. Pelles
"In the days long past, Merlin the good enchanter told me that you would come when the highest moment of the realm of Logres drew near."
Who said it? To whom?
Arthur to Percivale
Why does Launcelot feel he is so dishonored that he goes insane?
Launcelot marries Elaine thinking she is Guinevere. This is a betrayal of Arthur because Launcelot thinks Elaine is the wife of his king, and it is a betrayal of his love for Guinevere because he married another woman.
Percivale's tutor in the art of knighthood
Sir Gonemans
Launcelot and Elaine's son
Galahad
disdainfully, contemptuously
scornfully (adv.)
deserted, isolated
desolate (adj.)
The mistress of the damsel who lures Arthur to Tarn Wathelyne:
a. Nimue
b. Allewes
c. Morgana le Fay
c. Morgana le Fay
Launcelot cannot touch the Grail because of his:
a. anger
b. sin
c. pride
b. sin
"Alas! I have lived too long, for now I am dishonoured!"
Who said it?
Launcelot
What is the correct response to Gromer Somer Joure's question that King Arthur must answer?
Women most want to rule over men.
under the curse of Morgana; marries Gawain
Lady Ragnell
Gawain and Ragnell's son
Percivale
reckless, careless
rash (adj.)
skill, aptitude
prowess (n.)
Lady Ragnell fled into the woods and gave birth to:
a. Bors
b. Percivale
c. Segramour
b. Percivale
Galahad is raised by:
a. Elaine
b. Pelles
c. monks and nuns
c. monks and nuns
What is the curse that Morgana put upon Lady Ragnell?
Morgana has cursed her to be ugly for twelve hours a day and pretty for the other twelve.
Why does Percivale leave Blanchefleur?
He wants to pursue the quest of the Holy Grail.
knight who withheld nephew's inheritance from him
Duke Liconal
Pelles's ancestor who brought the Holy Grail to England
Joseph of Arimathea
vague, hazy, murky
indistinct (adj.)
Most words that end with -ly are what part of speech?
adverbs
Percivale does not see another living soul besides his mother until he is:
a. 21
b. 15
c. 5
b. 15
Why does King Arthur feel no jealousy towards Launcelot and Guinevere?
a. he trusts them
b. he doesn't love Guinevere
c. he wants to kill Launcelot
a. he trusts them
What does Pelles tell Launcelot is special about the cup besides the fact that Jesus drank out of it?
It was used to catch the blood of Jesus after his side was pierced.
What is the first sign of evil creeping into Logres in this time of great peace and strength?
Launcelot and Guinevere are spending more and more time together without the knowledge of Arthur.