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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 flies out from the Green Knight's horse's hooves as the Green Knight rode out of Arthur's castle?
(a) Green dust.
(b) Sparks.
(c) Green liquid.
(d) Blood.

2. What winds wrestle with the sun during the fall?
(a) Foehn.
(b) Welkin.
(c) Euros.
(d) Etesian.

3. Why does "the lady" believe that Sir Gawain refuses her last gift to him?
(a) Because it looks poor.
(b) Because he does not like her.
(c) Because it is personal.
(d) Because it is green.

4. How many blasts do the hunters blow on their bugles to call the dogs to the hunt?
(a) 6.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

5. What does Sir Gawain ask the Green Knight to "deal" him?
(a) His fate.
(b) His death-blow.
(c) His destiny.
(d) His card.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Sir Gawain do when he sees "the lady" sitting on his bed on the first morning of the hunt?

3. What jewel does the Green Knight say is the most highly prized?

4. What gift does Sir Gawain accept from "the lady" on the third hunting day?

5. When does the Green Knight request to receive his blow?

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