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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 say feels the "Fiend 'tis himself"?
(a) His loins.
(b) His heart.
(c) His five wits.
(d) His sword.

2. 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 give.
(b) To lie.
(c) To embrace.
(d) To kiss.

3. Who is the third to volunteer to take the Green Knight's challenge?
(a) Le Bel Desconneu.
(b) Sir Gawain.
(c) La Cote Male Taile.
(d) There is no third volunteer.

4. What does the Green Knight do with his own head?
(a) Grasps it by the neck.
(b) Puts it into a bag.
(c) Rolls it over to his horse.
(d) Holds it by the hair.

5. What does Sir Gawain ask the Green Knight to "restrain thee to"?
(a) One stroke.
(b) Humbleness.
(c) Pity.
(d) Pride.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the Green Knight enter the banquet?

2. During her visit on the second hunting day, what does "the lady" say that Sir Gawain is the head of?

3. When he first enters Arthur's castle, what is the Green Knight holding in one of his hands?

4. Who does Sir Gawain say he wishes to watch over "the lord's" castle as he leaves?

5. After "the lord" leaves Sir Gawain to find the Green Chapel, who does Sir Gawain say he has the protection of?

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