The Knight's Tale: A victory and a death
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- In this lesson, we will carry on the journey of Palamon and Arcita, focusing on the outcome of the tournament, as they battle for the love of Emily
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Q2.
Which three gods are represented in Theseus' amphitheatre?
Diana, Pluto and Saturn
Mars, Venus and Saturn
Saturn, Juno and Mars
Q3.
Why does Theseus stop Palamon and Arcita from killing each other in the grove and decide to hold a tournament instead.
Theseus doesn't think they deserve to die with honour, in battle.
Theseus wants to entertain his people.
Theseus wants to make their deaths a game.
What have you learned this lesson?
Q5.
What does Theseus decree before the tournament begins?
That each knight must fight to the death.
That each knight must fight unarmed.
That each knight must fight with blunted weapons.
Q6.
What effect does the alliteration of 'sharp spurs' and 'helmets hewn' have?
It make the words rhyme more clearly.
The rhythm seems to make the action seem comical.
They are in iambic pentameter.
Q7.
What does the simile “No tigress ... Whose little whelp is stolen... Is cruel to the hunter as Arcite” imply about Arcita's actions?
That he is caring and motherly.
That he is terrifying.
That his armour is painted in stripes.
Q8.
What does the simile “Nor is there a lion, wild for want of food, That of his prey desires so much the blood As Palamon the death of Arcite,” imply about Palamon's actions?
That he is hungry from lack of food.
That he is proud and brave.
That his helmet has a flowing mane.
8 Questions
Reviewing your learning
Q2.
Which animals were Palamon and Arcita compared to during the tournament?
A lion and a wild boar
A pair of wild boars
A tiger and a rhino
Q3.
'Sharp Spurs' and 'Helmets Hewn', are examples of which linguistic technique?
Iambic pentameter
Metaphor
Simile
What have you learned this lesson?
Q5.
Who is the victor in the tournament to win Emily's hand?
Palamon is the winner
Pirithous is the winner
Theseus is the winner
Q6.
What happens to Arcita when Saturn intervenes?
Arcita prays to Saturn and makes a sacrifice, appeasing the god
Saturn summons fire, frightening Palamon's horse. Arcita seizes the advantage and defeats Palamon
Saturn summons the other gods to do battle with Arcita and Arcita is defeated
Q7.
How does Saturn appease both Mars and Venus?
Saturn gives Arcita the victory and makes Palamon forget about Emily
Saturn gives Palamon the victory but Emily falls in love with Arcita
Saturn takes Emily away so that neither knight may have her
Q8.
In what ways are Emily's prayers only partially answered?
She marries Arcita but he and Palamon repair their friendship
She remains a maiden but must leave Athens forever
She remains a maiden but Palamon and Arcita remain enemies