2. Trivia
Hi! My name is Henry.
I am 7 years old and I work for
the Lord of the Castle, who is my
mother’s cousin, as a page.
I’m going to ask you some
questions about CASTLES, to see
if you can answer them.
Ready?
3. Trivia
This is one of the outer rings of defense around
the Lord's castle. We throw all sorts of nasty
refuse here, and the GARDEROBE (toilet!)
empties here as well. What is it?
•Moat
•Sinkhole
•Garden
•Lochness
4. Trivia
Answer:
Most people don't know this, but
the main purpose of the moat is
to prevent enemies from
tunneling under the castle. The
water from the moat will cause
any tunnel to collapse.
5. Trivia
What is the gatehouse of a castle called?
•Crown
•Two towers
•Barbican
•Wallwalk
6. Trivia
Answer:
The entrance to the castle is the
most vulnerable part for obvious
reasons. The barbican is a
gatehouse that has a small tower
on each side. The Lord’s head of
security or constable lives there. It
is one of the safest places in the
castle.
7. Trivia
At night this metal or wooden grating is
lowered to give the people in the castle extra
security. What is it called?
•Belfrey
•Portcullis
•Butress
•Big gate
8. Trivia
Answer:
Some castles have two an inside
and an outside one; if under
attack the portcullis closest to
the inside is closed first. Then,
when the other one closes,
enemies are trapped like rats!
9. Trivia
If I have been sent by the Lord to find the Lady
and give her a message. Where will she most
likely be spending the afternoon?
•Great Hall
•Solar
•Penthouse
•Tannery
10. Trivia
Answer:
The solar is the private apartment
of the Lord and the Lady. Because it
is located on the most protected
side of the castle, it has windows
instead of slits, and lots of sunlight.
Milady and her attendants spend a
lot of time there. It is easily the
castle's most comfortable room.
11. Trivia
I can’t wait to watch my uncle John (a Knight)
do battle on horseback using a wooden stick,
called a lance. This popular tournament is
called:
•Archery
•Jousting
•Horse Fighting
•Lancing
12. Trivia
Answer:
Jousting is a tough sport with the
main purpose to gallop as fast as
you can towards your opponent
and knock him off his horse.
OUCH!
13. Trivia
I’m ready for lunch. If I could only remember
what the main room of the Castle is called,
where everyone gathers for meals?
•Mess hall
•Great hall
•Dining room
•Kitchen
14. Trivia
Answer:
The Great Hall is the center of
castle life. Meals are served there,
court cases are heard, and in the
evening there may be dancing,
music, and games like trivia! At
night the tables are moved and
many of the castle workers
(including me) sleep there.
15. Trivia
This Disney movie featured a castle with
talking dishes and a girl named Belle.
•Cinderella
•Sleeping Beauty
•Aladdin
•Beauty and the Beast
16. Trivia
Answer:
Belle was OK, but the Beast was cool!
By the way, the movie was based
upon an original French fairy tale
called La Belle et la Bête.
17. Trivia
After lunch, I am supposed to deliver some
feathers to the smithy or armory. What is
made there?
•Weapons
•Hats
•Beds
•Costumes
18. Trivia
Answer:
The armorer's job is very
important. It is his responsibility
to make sure the knights have
armor, and plenty of bows and
arrows. And who do you think
repairs all that chain mail?
19. Trivia
Speaking of chain mail, if I could see into the
future (which I can) it would be used in
modern times by:
•Butchers
•Police Officers
•Woodcarvers
•Scuba Divers
20. Trivia
Answer:
Chain mail gloves are worn in
modern times by butchers, police
officers and wood cutters to
protect against knives and scuba
divers wear full body suits to
protect against shark bites!
21. Trivia
In most kingdoms you have to be born into
the royal family to be king. But not King
Arthur of Camelot! He became king by pulling
a fabled sword, called Excalibur, from where?
•A sheath
•A tree
•A stone
•A lake
22. Trivia
Answer:
Young Arthur pulled the sword
from the stone and was
immediately crowned King of
England.
Arthur and his sword, Excalibur,
are fictional, meaning not real.
23. Trivia
Not that I am complaining, but being a page is
hard work! What, with all the errands to run,
manners to learn, Bible verses, singing,
dancing, and practicing my lute, I barely have
time to sleep. I cannot wait until I am 13 or
14, which is when I will take up what position
with the earl?
•Serf •Knight
•Squire •Scullery Maid
24. Trivia
Answer:
But the squire has a pretty tough
job too! Not only will I care for my
knight's horse, armor, and
weapons, but I will also attend my
knight on the battlefield, practice
the art of war, and guard prisoners.
And maybe even slay a dragon!
