King Arthur Study Guide

Ms. Colvin

 

Possible Essay Questions:

 

1. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a social system built on loyalty, honor, and trust, similar to the social system represented in Camelot.

 

2. What qualities did King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table possess that would still make them heroes today?

 

3. Discuss the ways in which Le Morte d'Arthur is a very moral tale.

 

4.  How does King Arthur leave Sir Bedivere with hope?

 

5.  What are the differences between Sir Thomas Malory’s and Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s versions of the King Arthur tale?

 

Names/Terms to know:

 

Arthur

Guinevere

Duke of Tintagel (Cornwall)

Lancelot

Merlin

Uther Pendragon

Igraine

Camelot

Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Mordred

Morgan le Fay

Sir Thomas Malory

Sir Bedivere

Excalibur

Codes of Chivalry

Sir Tarquine

Sir Kay

Sir Ector