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

2. Who does the Green Knight greet as he enters Arthur's castle?
(a) Queen Guinevere.
(b) Sir Gawain.
(c) Arthur.
(d) No one.

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

4. Prior to the rooster crowing _________ times, "the lord" left to hunt on the second day.
(a) 7.
(b) 5.
(c) 9.
(d) 3.

5. What gift does Sir Gawain refuse from "the lady" on the third hunting day?
(a) A slik scarf.
(b) A cross.
(c) A necklace.
(d) A ring.

Short Answer Questions

1. After dressing, and before lunch, in Chapter III, where does Sir Gawain go?

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

3. How many miles away is the Green Chapel from "the lord's" castle?

4. What prey is forbidden to be slain by "the lord"?

5. What does "the lady" wish to teach Sir Gawain on the second hunting day?

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