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

2. What color are the Green Knights spurs?
(a) Pewter.
(b) Silver.
(c) Gold.
(d) Green.

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

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

5. What flies out from the Green Knight's horse's hooves as the Green Knight rode out of Arthur's castle?
(a) Blood.
(b) Green dust.
(c) Sparks.
(d) Green liquid.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of portion is served to the noble guests given the coming of the new year?

3. How is Sir Gawain related to King Arthur?

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

5. Who does Sir Gawain sit next to during the holiday feasts?

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