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

2. Who does the Green Knight greet as he enters Arthur's castle?
(a) No one.
(b) Queen Guinevere.
(c) Sir Gawain.
(d) Arthur.

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

4. What is the name of the lord whose castle Sir Gawain arrives at after praying to the Blessed Virgin?
(a) Ulric.
(b) Canterbury.
(c) He gives no name.
(d) Cloister.

5. When does the Green Knight enter the banquet?
(a) After the third course.
(b) After the first course.
(c) After the second course.
(d) After the fourth course.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the summer, what kind of winds blows lightly on the seeds and herbs?

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

3. How many blows does Arthur tell Sir Gawain to give to the Green Knight?

4. What happens to the Green Knight's axe after he leaves Arthur's castle beheaded?

5. When does Arthur begin to eat during the celebrations?

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