Untitled Flashcards Set

What is the primary focus of the opening lines of Beowulf?

It’s about the achievements of the Scylding.

Who is the founder of the Danish royal line in Beowulf?

Scylding scefing.

What is Heorot?

The Meadhall.

Why is Grendall angered by the activities in Heorot?

He’s angered by the joy of other people.

How is Grendall described in Beowulf?

A supernatural creature, descended from Cain.

King Hrothgar is the ruler of the Dains and the builder of Heorot. True or False?

True.

Grendall’s attacks are seen as a punishment from God. True or False?

False.

What does the Green Knight’s green color symbolize in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?

It reflects the power of nature and the supernatural.

Why does Gawain accept the green knight’s challenge in Arthur’s place?

He wants to prove himself as the noblest knight.

How does the chivalric code play a role in Gawain’s journey?

It guides his actions.

What does the magical green girdle represent in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?

The conflict between self-preservation and knightly honor.

How does Gawain react when he learns the Green Knight was testing him?

He refuses to believe it was just a test.

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a part of the Arthurian Legend. True or False?

True.

The poem represents a perfect and flawless view of chivalry, showing that knights never fail in their duty.

false

The Green Knight is revealed as Bertilak de Hautdesert. True or False?

True.

In Sir Gawain, the seasons and the natural world, play a symbolic role in the story, representing change and human vulnerability

true

At the end of the poem, Gawain is celebrated as the greatest knight who has never made a mistake.

false

What is the purpose of the pilgrimage in the Canterbury Tales?

To visit the shrine of St. Thomas Beckett.

What is the primary purpose of the general prologue

About introducing the characters and framing the storytelling

How is the Pardoner characterized in the general prologue?

He’s greedy and a deceitful hypocrite.

What is the main lesson in the Pardoner’s tale?

The moral lesson is that greed leads to destruction and death.

How do the three rioters meet their end in the Pardoner’s tale?

They betray and kill each other over gold.

The General prologue provides detailed descriptions of each pilgrim's appearance and personality. True or False?

True.

The Knight is portrayed as a corrupt and dishonest warrior. True or False?

False.

The pardoner admits that he is greedy and deceives people for money

true

The rioters in the pardoner’s tale are searching for death, but end up finding gold instead.

true

The pardoner practices what he preaches and lives a virtuous life.

false

What world idea does Utopia mean?

No-place.

What is Raphael Hythloday’s primary reason for rejecting a position in the royal court?

He argues that kings are often unwilling to listen to honest advice.

How does Moore present the idea of private property in Utopia?

As the main cause of social corruption and inequality.

Why does Hytholday believe that harsh punishments for theft are unjust?

Thieves often steal out of necessity due to economic inequality.

What is the main reason utopians don’t use money in their society?

They believe it leads to greed and social divisions.

How do utopians view war?

They view it as an unfortunate last resort used only for defense.

1. Raphael Hythloday claims that European governments function fairly and efficiently.

false

In utopia, all people work, but they only have to labor for six hours a day. True or False?

True.

Utopians allow religious freedom, but punish those who cause division or intolerance. True or False?

True.

Utopians believe luxury and wealth are signs of a successful society. True or False?

False.

Slavery exists in utopia, but it’s primarily used as punishment for criminals. True or False?

True.

King Hrothgar is the ruler of the Dains and the builder of Heorot.

True