Literary Characters in Medieval Literature Quiz

Explore medieval literature with this quiz! Identify epic heroes, tragic figures, and iconic quests. How many can you get right?

#1

Who is the protagonist of the epic poem 'Beowulf'?

King Arthur
Robin Hood
Beowulf
Sir Gawain
#2

Who is the author of the medieval morality play 'Everyman'?

Geoffrey Chaucer
Christopher Marlowe
Anonymous
William Langland
#3

Who is the central figure in the medieval epic 'The Song of Roland'?

Charlemagne
Roland
Oliver
Ganelon
#4

Who is the villainous character responsible for the downfall of the protagonist in 'Tristan and Iseult'?

King Mark
Sir Tristan
Iseult of the White Hands
King Arthur
#5

In 'Sir Gawain and the Green Knight', what is the color of the Green Knight's skin?

Blue
Red
Green
Yellow
#6

In 'The Canterbury Tales' by Geoffrey Chaucer, which character tells the most stories?

The Knight
The Wife of Bath
The Pardoner
The Miller
#7

Which character is known as the 'Lady of Shalott' in the poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson?

Guinevere
Elaine of Astolat
Morgan le Fay
Lady Godiva
#8

Who is the main antagonist in the play 'Macbeth' by William Shakespeare?

Banquo
Macduff
Lady Macbeth
The Three Witches
#9

Which character in 'Sir Gawain and the Green Knight' tests Gawain's chivalry?

The Green Knight
King Arthur
Morgan le Fay
Bertilak de Hautdesert
#10

In 'The Divine Comedy' by Dante Alighieri, who guides Dante through Hell and Purgatory?

Virgil
Beatrice
Saint Peter
Lucifer
#11

Which medieval literary character is known for his quest to find the Holy Grail?

King Arthur
Sir Lancelot
Sir Galahad
Sir Gawain
#12

Which character in 'Le Morte d'Arthur' is responsible for pulling the sword from the stone, signaling Arthur's destiny?

Sir Gawain
Sir Lancelot
Merlin
King Arthur himself
#13

In 'Sir Orfeo', what instrument does the protagonist play?

Harp
Lute
Flute
Bagpipes
#14

In 'The Lay of Havelok the Dane', what is Havelok's original occupation before he becomes king?

Shepherd
Blacksmith
Minstrel
Fisherman

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