Comprehension of The Knight’s Tale
- What happened in The Knight’s Tale?
a. Where did Theseus put Palamon and Arcite?
Theseus put Palamon and Arcite in a tall dark tower.
b. Why did Palamon and Arcite quarrel?
Because they fell in love with the same lady Emily.
c. Why did Arcite return to Athens?
Because he wanted to marry Emily.
d. What did the cousins do in the forest?
When they saw each other, the two cousins began fighting.
e. How many knights came to the battle?
Two hundred knights came to the battle.
f. Who won the battle? Who married Emily?
Arcite won but Palamon married Emily.