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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 image, other than the pentangle, does Sir Gawain have on his shield?
(a) The image of Our Lady.
(b) The image of Christ.
(c) The image of the Cross.
(d) The image of the crucifixion.

2. What encrusts the circlet on Sir Gawain's helmet?
(a) Diamonds.
(b) Rubys.
(c) Saphires.
(d) Emeralds.

3. What does Sir Gawain do when he sees "the lady" sitting on his bed on the first morning of the hunt?
(a) Kisses her.
(b) Dresses.
(c) Crosses himself.
(d) Curses.

4. On what does the Green Knight rest after he deals his one blow to Sir Gawain?
(a) On Gringolet.
(b) On the stone door to the chapel.
(c) On his horse.
(d) On his axe.

5. When does Arthur begin to eat during the celebrations?
(a) After hearing a tale.
(b) After all others have been served.
(c) All of these listed.
(d) After hearing of a knightly deed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal do the hunters come across on the third hunting day?

2. Prior to the rooster crowing _________ times, "the lord" left to hunt on the second day.

3. After "the lord" leaves Sir Gawain to find the Green Chapel, who does Sir Gawain say he has the protection of?

4. What does Sir Gawain give to "the lady" as a gift to ease her mourning?

5. What day is the third hunt to fall on?

(see the answer key)

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