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

2. When does the Green Knight request to receive his blow?
(a) In three days.
(b) That very day.
(c) In a fortnight.
(d) In one year from today.

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

4. When he first enters Arthur's castle, what is the Green Knight holding in one of his hands?
(a) A holly-bough.
(b) A rose.
(c) A green shield.
(d) A green sword.

5. When does the Green Knight enter the banquet?
(a) After the third course.
(b) After the second course.
(c) After the first course.
(d) After the fourth course.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is wound around the Green Knight's axe handle?

2. On what day does Sir Gawain leave to find the Green Knight?

3. Who is the host of the Christmas celebration at the opening of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?

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

5. What does Sir Gawain receive just before he leaves to find the Green Knight?

(see the answer key)

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