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

2. While Sir Gawain is riding away, what do his well-wishers say he should be deemed?
(a) A baron.
(b) A duke.
(c) A king.
(d) A marquis.

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

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

5. What kind of shoes do the knights place on Sir Gawain's feet?
(a) Pewter.
(b) Bronze.
(c) Gold.
(d) Steel.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is wound around the Green Knight's axe handle?

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

4. What is the first question that the Green Knights asks Sir Gawain?

5. On what day does Sir Gawain leave to find the Green Knight?

(see the answer key)

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