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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. During the feast, what does Queen Guinevere sit upon?
(a) A silk-coverd bench.
(b) A high dais.
(c) A low pillow.
(d) A chaise.

2. What does Sir Gawain have in his hand as he approaches the roof of the dwelling?
(a) His sword.
(b) His lance.
(c) The axe.
(d) A cross.

3. What does "the lady" wish to teach Sir Gawain on the second hunting day?
(a) True love.
(b) Desire.
(c) Honesty.
(d) Gift-giving.

4. When was the last time that Sir Gawain was as happy as he is the moment he realizes he is alive?
(a) At his knighting.
(b) At his birth.
(c) At his time at "the lord's" castle.
(d) At his acceptance to The Round Table.

5. What does "the lord" promise Sir Gawain if he goes to the Green Chapel?
(a) That he will be sent away.
(b) That he will be killed.
(c) That he will be saved by God.
(d) That he will be taken prisoner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What encrusts the circlet on Sir Gawain's helmet?

2. Who does Sir Gawain sit next to during the holiday feasts?

3. What does "the lord" say he would not take to accompany Sir Gawain to the Green Chapel?

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

5. What is the name of the last day of the Christmas feast?

(see the answer key)

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