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

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

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

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

5. What does the Green Knight do with his own head?
(a) Grasps it by the neck.
(b) Puts it into a bag.
(c) Rolls it over to his horse.
(d) Holds it by the hair.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What color are the Green Knights spurs?

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

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

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