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Knight's Tale, A . There are 96 questions on this topic. Last updated Apr 28 2024.
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26 How many times had Count Adhemar been knocked off his horse, prior to jousting with William?
Answer: none

William is the first person to knock Adhemar off of his horse.
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27 Where is Sir Ulrich from?
Answer: Gelderland

Sir Ulrich von Lichtenstein from Gelderland.
Question Reference: Quiz: A Knight's Tale.
28 What song is on when Willliam is doing well in the sword arena?
Answer: Takin' Care Of Business

This song is by Bachman-Turner Overdrive.
Question Reference: Quiz: Knowledge of "A Knight's Tale"?.
29 Who choreographed the "Golden Years" dance at the Banquet?
Answer: Heath Ledger

Heath was a member of his high school dance team and choreographed many of their championship-winning routines.
Question Reference: Quiz: Change Your Stars.
30 After William's first win in the sword arena, what is the first thing Chaucer calls him?
Answer: The Rock

The extras in this film didn't speak very much English, and so didn't know when to cheer. If you watch during Chaucer's speech, you will see two women behind him throw their hands up as if to cheer before he's done speaking.
Question Reference: Quiz: 'A Knight's Tale' Dialogue and Stuff.
31 What are the names of the two guys who detain Chaucer for his gambling debts?
Answer: Simon and Peter

'I'm Simon the Summoner, I must detain you on behalf of your herald.' 'I'm Peter, a humble pardoner, and purveyor of religious relics.'
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32 How much does Chaucer owe in Rouen?
Answer: 10 gold florins

Remember the creepy guys? Simon the Summoner and his friend, Peter the Perveyer of Religious Artifacts.
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33 How many scenes in the movie take place in a church?
Answer: two

The first time William sees Jocelyn he follows her into the Church, while he is still riding his horse. The second time is when William promises to win the tournament for Jocelyn, but she tells him he must lose to prove his love.
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34 What type of job does Geoffrey do for William?
Answer: Herald

He always makes very long introductions.
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35 What does William say Jocelyn reminds him of at the banquet?
Answer: The Bible

Not suprisingly, Jocelyn is quite confused by this comparison.
Question Reference: Quiz: Knowledge of "A Knight's Tale"?.
36 Who was Heath Ledger named after?
Answer: The character Heathcliff from "Wuthering Heights"

His sister Kathy was named after Heathcliff's soul mate.
Question Reference: Quiz: Change Your Stars.
37 According to William, how did the nobles become noble?
Answer: They took it, at the tip of a sword.

William decides to do the same thing with a lance.
Question Reference: Quiz: 'A Knight's Tale' Dialogue and Stuff.
38 Who is the seamstress of the group?
Answer: Roland

Roland is seen making an outfit for William to wear at the party.
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39 What name does William go by?
Answer: Sir Ulrich Von Lichtenstien

'And who are you?' 'I am, um,' 'You are Sir Um? Or have you forgotten?' 'I am Sir Ulrich Von Lichtenstien, of Gelderland.' ' What a mouthful. With a name like that, I would have forgotten too.'
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40 What is the assumed name and the real name of the person William jousts against in the first tournament he wins?
Answer: Sir Thomas Colville, Prince Edward

William realizes that it is Prince Edward but still jousts. It ends as a draw. Chaucer is despairing and Jocelyn incredulous when she sees who it is.
Question Reference: Quiz: Knowledge of "A Knight's Tale"?.
41 How did William "desecrate the house of God"?
Answer: He was distracted by Jocelyn and rode his horse into the church

Back in medieval England, if someone was in a church and claimed "sanctuary" as long as they were in the church they could not be taken to prison or convicted of a crime.
Question Reference: Quiz: Change Your Stars.
42 What is William's response to this line: 'There is your Venus.'?
Answer: 'Oh, and how I hate her.'

This comes after Jocelyn tells him he must lose, then tells him he must win if he really loves her.
Question Reference: Quiz: 'A Knight's Tale' Dialogue and Stuff.
43 Who is Sir Thomas Colville?
Answer: Prince Edward

Prince Edward must masquerade as Thomas Colville in order to compete in the joust.
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44 What is Wat's favorite threat?
Answer: A good fonging

'Yes Master Falhurst, I'm sure a good fonging is on the way!'
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45 Besides jousting, what is William good at?
Answer: sword fighting

William is best at sword fighting, but he only wants to compete in the jousting so he can beat Adhemar and win bigger prizes.
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46 What are Sir Ulrich's two squires named (their real names, not the false names)?
Answer: Wat and Roland

Roland is the big one and Wot has the ginger hair.
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47 When Adhemar realises Ulrich has won all the tournaments what does he do?
Answer: Slams his dagger into Ulrich's crest- the three phoenixes.

He almost attacks his messenger but just stops himself, satisfying himself with a burst of rage.
Question Reference: Quiz: Knowledge of "A Knight's Tale"?.
48 What token did Wat give William from Jocelyn?
Answer: A kiss

Probably the one time in William's life he was excited to be kissed by another guy!
Question Reference: Quiz: Change Your Stars.
49 In the church scene, why does Jocelyn say she laughs?
Answer: To keep from weeping.

'I only laugh just to keep from weeping.'
Question Reference: Quiz: 'A Knight's Tale' Dialogue and Stuff.
50 Other than himself, William claims to be how many other people?
Answer: 2

He claims to be Sir Ector at the beginning of the film, then Sir Ulrich for the rest.
Question Reference: Quiz: Sir Ulrich von Trivia.
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