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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. What does Arthur announce he can do given the Green Knight's visit?
(a) Sing.
(b) Dance.
(c) Eat.
(d) Rest soundly.

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

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

4. When does the Green Knight request to receive his blow?
(a) That very day.
(b) In one year from today.
(c) In three days.
(d) In a fortnight.

5. What moon has come when Sir Gawain begins to think of his quest for the Green Knight?
(a) Hunters.
(b) Michaelmas.
(c) Blue.
(d) Paschal.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the creed, how many joys did the Queen of Heaven have of her Child?

2. Whom does "the lord" say will sit with Sir Gawain while he is away?

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

4. What is another name for the pentangle?

5. On what day does Sir Gawain pray to the Blessed Virgin during his quest to find the Green Knight?

(see the answer key)

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