{© Houghton Mifin Harcourt Pubisting Company Name _. Date _ Class _ z Makinc New Worps Your Own CONTEXT: Literary Traditions and Beyond In Days of Old When Knights Were Bold Among the most popular figures in English literature are those of the legend of King Arthur. There may have been a real Arthur, bul he would have had little to do with the Arthur of legend. Because the stories of Arthur and the knights of the Round Table have been relold by many writers for centuries, there are many versions of the stories of the king, of Queen Guinevere and Merlin, and of the court at Camelot. The most popular retelling in recent times has been Thy Once ard Future King, by T. H, White (2905-1964). Jn the following exercises, you will have the opportunity to expand your vocabulary by reading about the legend of Arthur, Below are ten vocabulary words that will be used in these exercises. amity devout medieval prowess sovereign chivally hereditary potion quest venerable BEGEEE Wording A, Directions. Yollow these instructions for this word and the nine words on the next page * Figure out the word’s meaning by looking at its context, ils structure, and its sound. Fill in at least one of the three CSS boxes. * Then, look up the word in a dictionary, read all of its meanings, and write the meaning of the word $ iis used in the sentence. * Follow this same process for each of the Vocabulary Words on the next page. You will need to draw your own map for each word. Use a separate sheet of paper 1 >) According to legend, the residents of Camelot lived for many years in peace and amity. Eventually, however, that harmony was destroyed by bitterness and anger ee Context: Structure: Sound: Dictionary: Maxine New Woros Your Own 11Name 2, Date Class chivalry = According to legend, King Arthur's kaighis lived by the code af chivalry. They were always brave and courteous, and they were quick to foltow their dusty A knightof the Round Table was expected fo bea devout Christian and to fullll his duties to the Church. 4, hereditary >) =) Although Arthur had the hereditary right to succeed his father on the throne, he proved himself worthy of the position, and so became king by accomplishment as well as by birth 5. medieval) S=P{_ The stories of the Round Table and the brotherhood of knights in Camelot 6. Coie Z. Gon beeame very popular in the late Middle Ages. In faci, these stories may be the most popttlar of al the tales of the medieval period ‘The Arthurian legends are adventure tales, but they are also stories of magie—of spells that allow a person to change shape and potions that, ‘once drunk, ensure undying love. A knight of the Round Table was expected to show his prowess in battle. He had to be especially skilled at fighting with a lance on horseback, 8, quest >) Sp] The knights of the Round Table zo on a quest for the Holy Grail. After much searching, Sir Galahad is successful in finding it 9. sovereign >) =| The historical figure on whom the legendary King Arthur is based was probably nota sovereign. Instead, he was a local reer who became a king ‘nly in legend. 10, venerable |) =P) Perhaps the most famous magician in all of literature is the venerable Mezlin, 12 Lesson 3 ‘9 major figure in the legends of King Arthur. Surprisingly, the honorable old magician makes some foolish mistakes in several versions of the tales (© Houghton Miflin Harcourt PubName - Date Class, —_ Content Clues Directions. Scan the definitions in Column A. Then think about how the boldface words are used in the sentences in Column B. To complete the exercise. match cach definition in Cotumn A with the correct vocabulary word in Column 8. Write the letter of your choice on the line provided, then write {© Houghton Mifin Harcourt Pubisting Company the vocabulary word on the line preceding the definition. COLUMN A 11, word! n, bravery; daring; strength; unusual skill orability 12. word: adj, deserving respect because of age, dignity, or character; honored above others; worthy of reverence 13. word: ‘adj, belonging to the Middle Ages; characteristic of the Middle Ages; gothic 14, word; —___ adj, of or passed down by inheritance from an ancestor; transmitted from parent to child 15. word: ni friendship: peaceful rel: between countries APG. weit na liquid with special powers, especially ne used as poison, medicine, or magic — 17, word: ‘adj. deeply religious; sincere; earnest; heartfelt 18. wor —____ fr. medieval cade of knighthood; a code of honor and courtesy 19. word! mea tuler, king: queen; emperor; adj. highest in power or rank 20. word; a bunt or search; a journey in search of v.seek COLUMN B (A) Even though Arthur was able to pull the sword Exel from the stone, many nobles at first re fused to accept him as their sovereign. However, he was eventually crowned king: (8) King Arthur chose a round table in order to pro- mote amity, He did not want the knights fighting over who had the place of honor at the head of the lable, (©) Morgan le Pay, Arthur's sister, has magic powers, In some versions of the Lales, she uses her spells and potions for good, but an other versions her charms are spoken and her liquids brewed prima- rily for evil (D) Merlin was a mighty magician whose prowess with magic was Known far and wide; few others possessed his skill. (E} When Lancelot goes on a quest for the Holy Grail, he discovers that itis nol his destiny to find it (F) Notale in all of medieval literature is sadder than that of the Lily Maid of Astolat who dies for the love of Sir Lancelot. In the Middle Ages, few sto- ries had happy endings. {G) Princess Elaine's beauty and Sir Lancelot’s cour- age prove a be hereditary: Galahad inherits his mother's looks and his father’s bravery. (2) Sir Galahad, persaps the most fathfttl and devout knight in Camelot, was also the purest of heart. {l) The code of chivalry required that Sit Gawain ac- cept the challenge of the Green Knight, but it ook exceptional courage to fight a being who could carry his head in his hands! W) When the wounded Arthur left Camelot, he otdered the venerable Sir Bedivere to throw Excalibur, the magic weapon that had served him so well, into the lake Mains New Woros Your Own 13Name Date Class _ MEGSEEN Senlence Completion & Directions. For each of the illowing items, cizcle the letter of the chatce that best completes the meaning of the sentence or sentences 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 14 The code of — respect his — required thai a knight bose all other people 1A) prowess... potion (B} chivalry. sovereign (Ch amity. quest (D) prowess. amity (&) chivalry... devotion Guinevere is and earnest in her re grel for betraying Arthur (A) sovereign (8)-medieval (C) devout (D} venerable (E) hereditary Like many other stories of the —. period, the lales of Camelot inspired the knights of Europe. (A) sovereign iB) hereditary {©} devout iD) medieval iE) chivalric The evil Mordred did have some rights te the throne of Camelot. In some versions of the tale he is Arthur's nephew, and in others he is Astha {A) sovercign {B) medieval {© devout {D) hereditary {E) venerable Morgan te Fay gave Lancelot ato rink thal caused him to fall into a deep sleep and allowed her to remove the ring that Guinevere had given him. {A) potion (B) prowess (C) quest (D) sovereign {k} chivalry Lesson 3 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. One might expect military to be an important pare of —_.. since the ende re quired knights lo protect others {S) prowess... sovereign (B) quests... sovereigns, AC) chivalry... prowess {D) chivalry. .amity {E) prowess... chivalry When the knights set forth from Camelot on their they often endured great hardships for the sake af their beloved King Arthur. (A) quests... chivalry (8) chivalry... prowess {C) sovercigns.... amity {D) potions... quest AL) quests... sovereign Although Arthur was upset when Sir Lancelot betrayed him, the king eventually. regained a feeling of toward hus old friend 1A) prowess 4B) amity iC) sovereign 4D) quest 4) chivalry ven though he makes some foolish rnis- lakes, King Acthur is well respected; in Jact, he is one of the most —— of tegend- ary English 4A) sovereign . potions (i) venerable... quests AC) venerable... sovereigns {D) medieval ... quests (E) hereditary sovereigns After he went ona for the toly Grail, the —_ Sir Pereival returned to become an even more devoted monk. {A) prowess... venerable {B) quest...devout {C) chivalry... devont {D) potion... venerable UE) quest ... medieval (© Houghton Miflin Harcourt Pub