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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. When was the last time that Sir Gawain was as happy as he is the moment he realizes he is alive?
(a) At his time at "the lord's" castle.
(b) At his knighting.
(c) At his acceptance to The Round Table.
(d) At his birth.

2. According to the creed, how many wounds did Christ receive upon the cross?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 7.
(d) 5.

3. When Sir Gawain finds an old cavern, covered in green patches, who does he say lives there?
(a) Nymphs.
(b) The Green Knight.
(c) Orcs.
(d) The Devil.

4. What does Sir Gawain ask the Green Knight to "deal" him?
(a) His fate.
(b) His death-blow.
(c) His card.
(d) His destiny.

5. What does "the lord" tell Sir Gawain that the Green Knight knows nothing about?
(a) Faith.
(b) Love.
(c) Honor.
(d) Mercy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the second to volunteer to take the Green Knights challenge?

2. What does "the lord" promise Sir Gawain if he goes to the Green Chapel?

3. What image, other than the pentangle, does Sir Gawain have on his shield?

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

5. What do "the lord" and Sir Gawain promise to give to each other?

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