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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 animal do the hunters come across on the third hunting day?
(a) A bear.
(b) A stag.
(c) A fox.
(d) A gazelle.

2. Who volunteers to take the Green Knights challenge first?
(a) Sir Bleoberis.
(b) Sir Lancelot.
(c) Arthur.
(d) Sir Galahad.

3. Why does Sir Gawain accept the gift from "the lady" on the third hunting day?
(a) She balckmails him.
(b) She says it will anger her if he does not accept it.
(c) She says she has another,
(d) She says it will protect him.

4. What does Sir Gawain give to "the lord" on the night of the second hunt?
(a) An embrace-twice.
(b) Four kisses.
(c) Two kisses.
(d) An education on true love.

5. What does Arthur announce he can do given the Green Knight's visit?
(a) Eat.
(b) Sing.
(c) Dance.
(d) Rest soundly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Prior to the rooster crowing _________ times, "the lord" left to hunt on the second day.

2. According to the narrator of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight," how many hunters went out on the first hunting day?

3. What promise do Sir Gawain and "the lord" make before going to bed on the first day of the hunt?

4. While Sir Gawain is riding away, what do his well-wishers say he should be deemed?

5. On what day does Sir Gawain pray to the Blessed Virgin during his quest to find the Green Knight?

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