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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pearl.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What happens to the Green Knight's axe after he leaves Arthur's castle beheaded?
(a) Sir Gawain locks it away.
(b) It disappears.
(c) It is hung in Arthur's castle.
(d) Arthur puts it in a chest in his own bedroom.

5. At the opening of Chapter II of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, what color have the groves turned?
(a) Brown.
(b) Red.
(c) Green.
(d) Yellow.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is responsible for the color of the Green Knight?

2. Why does Sir Gawain refuse to tell "the lord" where his "spoils" came from?

3. When was the last time that Sir Gawain was as happy as he is the moment he realizes he is alive?

4. What does Sir Gawain give to "the lady" as a gift to ease her mourning?

5. When does the Green Knight enter the banquet?

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