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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. For how many days do the Christmas feasts take place?
(a) 8.
(b) 7.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

2. When he first enters Arthur's castle, what is the Green Knight holding in one of his hands?
(a) A holly-bough.
(b) A green shield.
(c) A green sword.
(d) A rose.

3. What is wound around the Green Knight's axe handle?
(a) Ivy.
(b) Silk.
(c) Thorns.
(d) Lace.

4. When the Green Knight hesitates at his second blow, what does Sir Gawain call him?
(a) A "coward."
(b) A "lusty fiend."
(c) A "lusty coward."
(d) A "lusty man."

5. During her visit on the second hunting day, what does "the lady" say that Sir Gawain is the head of?
(a) Humor.
(b) Chivalry.
(c) Love.
(d) Lust.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Sir Gawain's horse?

2. For how many days does the Christmas celebration go on?

3. What does Arthur announce he can do given the Green Knight's visit?

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

5. What prey is forbidden to be slain by "the lord"?

(see the answer key)

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