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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 does "the lord" wish Sir Gawain to do while he is at his castle?
(a) Hunt.
(b) Find a wife.
(c) Deliver Mass.
(d) Rest.

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

3. How many strikes does the Green Knight wish to trade with a knight?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 7.
(d) 4.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On what day does "the lord" tell Sir Gawain he can leave his castle?

2. According to "the lady" during her visit on the second hunting day, what did she teach Sir Gawain during the first hunting day?

3. On the morning that Sir Gawain leaves, what is the first thing that he asks for?

4. How is Sir Gawain related to King Arthur?

5. What encrusts the circlet on Sir Gawain's helmet?

(see the answer key)

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