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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 prey is forbidden to be slain by "the lord"?
(a) Bucks.
(b) Foxes.
(c) HInds.
(d) Does.

2. At the opening of Chapter II of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, what color have the groves turned?
(a) Red.
(b) Brown.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Green.

3. Who is responsible for the color of the Green Knight?
(a) "The Lord's" wife.
(b) All of these.
(c) Morgan le Fay.
(d) Bertilak de Hautdesert's wife.

4. Why does Sir Gawain refuse to stay at "the lord's" castle longer than he has already?
(a) King Arthur requires him back.
(b) His quest requires him to leave.
(c) He is too stricken with the lady.
(d) He has consumed too much already.

5. How many blows does Arthur tell Sir Gawain to give to the Green Knight?
(a) 25- the same number as kinghts at the Round Table.
(b) Only one.
(c) As many as it takes to "fell" him.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the last time that Sir Gawain was as happy as he is the moment he realizes he is alive?

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

3. According to "the lady" during her visit on the second hunting day, what did she teach Sir Gawain during the first hunting day?

4. For how many days do the Christmas feasts take place?

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

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