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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter II, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the creed, how many wounds did Christ receive upon the cross?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 7.

2. During the summer, what kind of winds blows lightly on the seeds and herbs?
(a) Zephyr.
(b) Vardar.
(c) Grigale.
(d) Chamsin.

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

4. Who is the second to volunteer to take the Green Knights challenge?
(a) Sir Lucan.
(b) Sir Gawain.
(c) Sir Alymere.
(d) Sir Lionell.

5. What kind of portion is served to the noble guests given the coming of the new year?
(a) Double.
(b) Single.
(c) Endless.
(d) Triple.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who, according to the text, created the pentangle?

2. During the feast, what does Queen Guinevere sit upon?

3. What moon has come when Sir Gawain begins to think of his quest for the Green Knight?

4. What does Sir Gawain receive just before he leaves to find the Green Knight?

5. What image, other than the pentangle, does Sir Gawain have on his shield?

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