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

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

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

4. Who, according to the text, created the pentangle?
(a) Queen Guinevere.
(b) Saul.
(c) King Arthur.
(d) Solomon.

5. What kind of shoes do the knights place on Sir Gawain's feet?
(a) Bronze.
(b) Steel.
(c) Pewter.
(d) Gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Green Knight do with his own head?

2. What color is Sir Gawain's shield?

3. Why does Sir Gawain refuse to stay at "the lord's" castle longer than he has already?

4. How many blows does Arthur tell Sir Gawain to give to the Green Knight?

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

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