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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 is the name of the last day of the Christmas feast?
(a) S. Peter's Day.
(b) S. Mark's Day.
(c) S. Luke's Day.
(d) S. John's Day.

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

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

4. After the Green Knight tells Arthur's court of his challenge, what color do his eyes gleam?
(a) Blue.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Red.
(d) Green.

5. During the first course of the banquet, what instrument plays?
(a) Lutes.
(b) All of those listed.
(c) Drums.
(d) Trumpets.

Short Answer Questions

1. What dos the "lady of the castle" bring to Sir Gawain on his first night?

2. When does the Green Knight request to receive his blow?

3. According to the creed, how many wounds did Christ receive upon the cross?

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

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

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