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Lady Godiva Rides Again! Trivia Quiz

A quiz to celebrate the life of Lady Godiva, whose legendary naked horseback ride has made her one of the world's most famous heroines.

A multiple-choice quiz by Vulpine. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Vulpine

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
285,190

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
720

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was Godiva's Anglo-Saxon name? Hint

Godwenna

Godgifu

Godfreya

Godzilla

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was Godiva's husband? Hint

Ralph, Earl of Herefordshire

Leofric, Earl of Mercia

Thorold, Sheriff of Lincolnshire

Godwin, Earl of Wessex

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which English market town did Godiva carry out her legendary ride? Hint

Coventry

Oswestry

Daventry

Banbury

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Question 4 of 10

4. Why did Godiva carry out her naked horseback ride? Hint

She did it for a dare

It was a traditional May Day custom

It was a punishment for heresy

As a protest against excessive taxation on her townsfolk

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Question 5 of 10

5. According to the legend, what was the name of the man who watched Godiva's ride and was struck blind? Hint

Tom

Harry

Dick

Jack

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1043 Godiva and her husband founded a monastery. To whom was it dedicated? Hint

St. Chad of Mercia

St. Ethelburga of Wessex

St. Eunice of Saxmundham

St. Werburga of Mercia

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Question 7 of 10

7. Godiva died in 1057, one of the five richest women in England. What was the value of her estates at her death? Hint

�1,600

�800

�8,000

�160

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Godiva Procession, an annual parade to commemorate Godiva's historic ride was first instituted in which year? Hint

1878

1778

1678

1578

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Question 9 of 10

9. 'Godiva's Hymn' is a traditional drinking song for which profession? Hint

Publicans

Blacksmiths

Stonemasons

Engineers

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who portrayed Godiva in the 1955 film 'Lady Godiva'? Hint

Maureen O'Hara

Jean Simmons

Maureen O'Sullivan

Deborah Kerr

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Godiva's Anglo-Saxon name?

Answer: Godgifu

Godgifu or Godgyfu means 'God's Gift'.

2. Who was Godiva's husband?

Answer: Leofric, Earl of Mercia

He was one of the most powerful men in England at the time. They had one son, �lfgar.

3. In which English market town did Godiva carry out her legendary ride?

Answer: Coventry

Coventry is now a major city. A ilfesize bronze statue of Lady Godiva can be found in Broadgate in the city centre.

4. Why did Godiva carry out her naked horseback ride?

Answer: As a protest against excessive taxation on her townsfolk

The people of Coventry were subject to an unpopular tax called the 'Heregeld' which paid for King Canute's bodyguard and she pleaded with her husband to stop collecting it. He agreed do so only if she rode naked through the town and Godiva, taking him at his word, rode through the streets on Market Day, covered only by her long hair.

5. According to the legend, what was the name of the man who watched Godiva's ride and was struck blind?

Answer: Tom

Tom, a tailor, ignored Godiva's request for all the townsfolk to stay indoors and was 'blinded by the wrath of Heaven'. He was the original Peeping Tom!

6. In 1043 Godiva and her husband founded a monastery. To whom was it dedicated?

Answer: St. Eunice of Saxmundham

It was also dedicated to the Virgin Mary, St. Peter, St. Osburg and All Saints. Godiva, a very pious woman, gave the monastery many gifts and is said to have had all her gold and silver melted down and made into crosses, images of saints and other religious items.

7. Godiva died in 1057, one of the five richest women in England. What was the value of her estates at her death?

Answer: �160

That was a considerable fortune in Anglo-Saxon times!

8. The Godiva Procession, an annual parade to commemorate Godiva's historic ride was first instituted in which year?

Answer: 1678

A local woman is chosen to represent Godiva in the procession each year, usually modestly attired in a long robe or body stocking and long wig. In the early 19th Century the practice of innkeepers offering hospitality to 'Godiva' as she passed by had to stop as the fair lady often became too inebriated to stay on her horse!

9. 'Godiva's Hymn' is a traditional drinking song for which profession?

Answer: Engineers

Godiva has been called the 'Patron Saint of Engineers' and the 'Goddess of Engineering'.

10. Who portrayed Godiva in the 1955 film 'Lady Godiva'?

Answer: Maureen O'Hara

Maureen O'Hara was a popular, flame-haired Irish actress.

Source: Author Vulpine

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