The Quiz: In “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” what animal graces Sir Robin’s armor?
A snake
A hedgehog
A mouse
A chicken
In the tale of Sir Robin, his minstrel sings a song bragging of the knight’s bravery — but in reality, Sir Robin (Eric Idle) was a total coward. He encounters a three-headed knight who, after learning Robin is a Knight of the Round Table, decides to kill him. While the three heads are distracted by arguing over who gets to do it, Robin makes a hasty exit. Of course, at the end, the minstrel changes his tune: “Brave Sir Robin turned about and gallantly he chickened out” — a sentiment echoed by the fowl that graces the knight’s armor and shield.
The correct answer to this quiz is A chicken.