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

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

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

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

5. When does the Green Knight enter the banquet?
(a) After the first course.
(b) After the second course.
(c) After the fourth course.
(d) After the third course.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many blows does Arthur tell Sir Gawain to give to the Green Knight?

2. How is Sir Gawain related to King Arthur?

3. During the feast, what does Queen Guinevere sit upon?

4. When does the Green Knight request to receive his blow?

5. Who is the second to volunteer to take the Green Knights challenge?

(see the answer key)

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