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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 brother-in-law.
(b) Arthur is Gawain's father.
(c) Arthur is Gawain's cousin.
(d) Arthur is Gawain's uncle.

2. Who is the host of the Christmas celebration at the opening of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?
(a) The Green Knight.
(b) Arthur.
(c) Queen Guinevere.
(d) Sir Gawain.

3. What names does the Green Knight say that most men know him by?
(a) The Knight of the Green Castle.
(b) The knight of the fields.
(c) Simply The Green Knight.
(d) The Knight of the Green Chapel.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Where is Sir Gawain to meet the Green Knight to receive his own blow?

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

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