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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. What does Sir Gawain do at the Green Knight's first blow?
(a) Prays to Mary.
(b) Prays to God.
(c) Flinches.
(d) Falls to the ground.

2. What promise do Sir Gawain and "the lord" make before going to bed on the first day of the hunt?
(a) They promise to triple their spoils.
(b) They promise to double their spoils.
(c) They promise to keep their spoils.
(d) They make the same promise as before.

3. Where is Sir Gawain to meet the Green Knight to receive his own blow?
(a) The woods that stay green year-round.
(b) The Green Knight's green castle.
(c) The Green Chapel.
(d) King Arthur's court.

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

5. According to "the lady" during her visit on the second hunting day, what did she teach Sir Gawain during the first hunting day?
(a) To embrace.
(b) To kiss.
(c) To lie.
(d) To give.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the first person that Arthur addresses after the Green Knight leaves his castle beheaded?

3. What does Sir Gawain offer to "the lord" from his own "spoils" from the first day's hunt?

4. What does "the lord" tell Sir Gawain to do instead of go to the Green Chapel?

5. What does "the lord" tell Sir Gawain that the Green Knight knows nothing about?

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