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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After he finds out that the Green Knight knows his secret, what does Sir Gawain hold in his heart?
(a) A "fox."
(b) An "onyx."
(c) A "grue."
(d) A "flum."

2. What dos the "lady of the castle" bring to Sir Gawain on his first night?
(a) Bread.
(b) Grains.
(c) Wine.
(d) Meat.

3. What does "the lord" tell Sir Gawain to do instead of go to the Green Chapel?
(a) "Pray hard."
(b) Go back to Arthur.
(c) Go to "some other country."
(d) Come back to his castle.

4. What color is Sir Gawain's shield?
(a) Green.
(b) Blue.
(c) Red.
(d) Gold.

5. What image, other than the pentangle, does Sir Gawain have on his shield?
(a) The image of Christ.
(b) The image of Our Lady.
(c) The image of the Cross.
(d) The image of the crucifixion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Green Knight say Sir Gawain wears of his?

2. What does Sir Gawain do at the Green Knight's first blow?

3. For how many days does the Christmas celebration go on?

4. What is the first word that Sir Gawain hears as he approaches the chapel?

5. Why does Sir Gawain refuse to stay at "the lord's" castle longer than he has already?

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