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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. After the Green Knight tells Arthur's court of his challenge, what color do his eyes gleam?
(a) Red.
(b) Blue.
(c) Green.
(d) Yellow.

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

3. What is another name for the pentangle?
(a) The five points.
(b) Electrum Magicum.
(c) Grimoire.
(d) The endless-knot.

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

5. During the feast, what does Queen Guinevere sit upon?
(a) A chaise.
(b) A silk-coverd bench.
(c) A low pillow.
(d) A high dais.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the host of the Christmas celebration at the opening of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?

2. During the first course of the banquet, what instrument plays?

3. What do "the lord" and Sir Gawain promise to give to each other?

4. Who does the Green Knight greet as he enters Arthur's castle?

5. What does the Green Knight do with his own head?

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