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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. According to the Green Knight, when will the challenging knight receive his strikes?
(a) In four months time.
(b) Within a fortnight.
(c) A year and a day.
(d) By surprise.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Arthur announce he can do given the Green Knight's visit?

4. Who is the first person that Arthur addresses after the Green Knight leaves his castle beheaded?

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

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