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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. What is wound around the Green Knight's axe handle?
(a) Ivy.
(b) Silk.
(c) Lace.
(d) Thorns.

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

3. For how many days does the Christmas celebration go on?
(a) 31.
(b) 7.
(c) 15.
(d) 10.

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

5. Who volunteers to take the Green Knights challenge first?
(a) Arthur.
(b) Sir Lancelot.
(c) Sir Bleoberis.
(d) Sir Galahad.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Green Knight do with his own head?

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

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

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

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

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