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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. What do "the lord" and Sir Gawain promise to give to each other?
(a) Anything they obtain during the day.
(b) Solitude.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Wealth.

2. What is another name for the pentangle?
(a) The five points.
(b) The endless-knot.
(c) Grimoire.
(d) Electrum Magicum.

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

4. On what day does Sir Gawain pray to the Blessed Virgin during his quest to find the Green Knight?
(a) Christmas Day.
(b) Christmas Eve.
(c) Twelfth Night.
(d) Hocktide.

5. Who is the third to volunteer to take the Green Knight's challenge?
(a) Sir Gawain.
(b) There is no third volunteer.
(c) Le Bel Desconneu.
(d) La Cote Male Taile.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How is Sir Gawain related to King Arthur?

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

5. What color is Sir Gawain's shield?

(see the answer key)

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