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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many strikes does the Green Knight wish to trade with a knight?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 7.
(d) 3.

3. When does Arthur begin to eat during the celebrations?
(a) After all others have been served.
(b) After hearing of a knightly deed.
(c) All of these listed.
(d) After hearing a tale.

4. Who is the first person that Arthur addresses after the Green Knight leaves his castle beheaded?
(a) The guards.
(b) Himself.
(c) Sir Gawain.
(d) Queen Guinevere.

5. How is Sir Gawain related to King Arthur?
(a) Arthur is Gawain's brother-in-law.
(b) Arthur is Gawain's father.
(c) Arthur is Gawain's cousin.
(d) Arthur is Gawain's uncle.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the third to volunteer to take the Green Knight's challenge?

3. For how many days does the Christmas celebration go on?

4. What names does the Green Knight say that most men know him by?

5. According to the Green Knight, when will the challenging knight receive his strikes?

(see the answer key)

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