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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. How many miles away is the Green Chapel from "the lord's" castle?
(a) Half a mile.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

2. For how many days does the Christmas celebration go on?
(a) 31.
(b) 15.
(c) 7.
(d) 10.

3. What does the Green Knight say Sir Gawain wears of his?
(a) His "color."
(b) His "weed."
(c) His "hue."
(d) His "bind."

4. On what day does Sir Gawain pray to the Blessed Virgin during his quest to find the Green Knight?
(a) Twelfth Night.
(b) Hocktide.
(c) Christmas Day.
(d) Christmas Eve.

5. What day is the third hunt to fall on?
(a) Solomon's Day.
(b) New Year's Day.
(c) Saul's day.
(d) New Year's Eve.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the lord whose castle Sir Gawain arrives at after praying to the Blessed Virgin?

2. How is Sir Gawain related to King Arthur?

3. Why does Sir Gawain accept the gift from "the lady" on the third hunting day?

4. When he first enters Arthur's castle, what is the Green Knight holding in one of his hands?

5. What is Sir Gawain doing as "the lord" leaves for his hunt?

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