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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 does Arthur announce he can do given the Green Knight's visit?
(a) Eat.
(b) Rest soundly.
(c) Sing.
(d) Dance.

2. Who does Sir Gawain sit next to during the holiday feasts?
(a) Queen Guinevere.
(b) Agravain.
(c) Arthur.
(d) Bertilak de Hautdesert.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What color are the Green Knights spurs?

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

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

5. What will the successful knight receive from the Green Knight if he succeeds at trading strikes with the Green Knight?

(see the answer key)

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