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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. Where is Sir Gawain to meet the Green Knight to receive his own blow?
(a) The Green Chapel.
(b) The Green Knight's green castle.
(c) The woods that stay green year-round.
(d) King Arthur's court.

2. After the Green Knight tells Arthur's court of his challenge, what color do his eyes gleam?
(a) Blue.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Green.
(d) Red.

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

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

5. Whom does "the lord" say will sit with Sir Gawain while he is away?
(a) His best knight.
(b) His mother.
(c) His wife.
(d) His advisor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What dos the "lady of the castle" bring to Sir Gawain on his first night?

2. During the summer, what kind of winds blows lightly on the seeds and herbs?

3. What is the name of the lord whose castle Sir Gawain arrives at after praying to the Blessed Virgin?

4. How is Sir Gawain related to King Arthur?

5. What realm does Sir Gawain first ride through on his quest to find the Green Knight?

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