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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. How is Sir Gawain related to King Arthur?
(a) Arthur is Gawain's cousin.
(b) Arthur is Gawain's brother-in-law.
(c) Arthur is Gawain's uncle.
(d) Arthur is Gawain's father.

2. During the first course of the banquet, what instrument plays?
(a) Drums.
(b) Lutes.
(c) All of those listed.
(d) Trumpets.

3. What color glitters from the carpet that Sir Gawain steps upon before he leaves to find the Green Knight?
(a) Gold.
(b) Green.
(c) Blue.
(d) Silver.

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

5. What is wound around the Green Knight's axe handle?
(a) Thorns.
(b) Ivy.
(c) Lace.
(d) Silk.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What color is Sir Gawain's shield?

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

4. What do "the lord" and Sir Gawain promise to give to each other?

5. What is another name for the pentangle?

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