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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter III, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the second to volunteer to take the Green Knights challenge?
(a) Sir Gawain.
(b) Sir Lucan.
(c) Sir Lionell.
(d) Sir Alymere.

2. What does the Green Knight do with his own head?
(a) Puts it into a bag.
(b) Grasps it by the neck.
(c) Rolls it over to his horse.
(d) Holds it by the hair.

3. During her visit on the second hunting day, what does "the lady" say that Sir Gawain is the head of?
(a) Love.
(b) Chivalry.
(c) Humor.
(d) Lust.

4. While Sir Gawain is riding away, what do his well-wishers say he should be deemed?
(a) A marquis.
(b) A baron.
(c) A king.
(d) A duke.

5. According to the creed, how many wounds did Christ receive upon the cross?
(a) 2.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 7.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to the Green Knight, when will the challenging knight receive his strikes?

3. On the third hunting day, what does "the lady" wear upon her head?

4. Who is the first person that Arthur addresses after the Green Knight leaves his castle beheaded?

5. For how many days do the Christmas feasts take place?

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