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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter II, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sir Gawain refuse to stay at "the lord's" castle longer than he has already?
(a) He has consumed too much already.
(b) He is too stricken with the lady.
(c) King Arthur requires him back.
(d) His quest requires him to leave.

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

3. What is the first question that the Green Knights asks Sir Gawain?
(a) If he is willing to die.
(b) What his name is.
(c) What his lineage is.
(d) His age.

4. For how many days do the Christmas feasts take place?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 7.
(d) 8.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On the morning that Sir Gawain leaves, what is the first thing that he asks for?

2. What image, other than the pentangle, does Sir Gawain have on his shield?

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

4. According to the creed, how many joys did the Queen of Heaven have of her Child?

5. What flies out from the Green Knight's horse's hooves as the Green Knight rode out of Arthur's castle?

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