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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter IV, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sir Gawain do at the Green Knight's first blow?
(a) Falls to the ground.
(b) Prays to Mary.
(c) Prays to God.
(d) Flinches.

2. What will the successful knight receive from the Green Knight if he succeeds at trading strikes with the Green Knight?
(a) A magic shield.
(b) An axe.
(c) His wife.
(d) His castle.

3. At the opening of Chapter II of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, what color have the groves turned?
(a) Red.
(b) Green.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Brown.

4. What is the first word that Sir Gawain hears as he approaches the chapel?
(a) "Stay!"
(b) "Sinner!"
(c) "Welcome."
(d) "Leave!"

5. How many strikes does the Green Knight wish to trade with a knight?
(a) 1.
(b) 7.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the Green Knight enter the banquet?

2. When does the Green Knight accuse Sir Gawain of failing?

3. On the morning that Sir Gawain leaves, what is the first thing that he asks for?

4. On what day does Sir Gawain leave to find the Green Knight?

5. Who does Sir Gawain call to on the morning of his departure from "the lord's" castle to fetch his saddle?

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