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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What prey is forbidden to be slain by "the lord"?
(a) Bucks.
(b) Foxes.
(c) HInds.
(d) Does.

2. What is wound around the Green Knight's axe handle?
(a) Lace.
(b) Thorns.
(c) Silk.
(d) Ivy.

3. On what does the Green Knight rest after he deals his one blow to Sir Gawain?
(a) On Gringolet.
(b) On his axe.
(c) On the stone door to the chapel.
(d) On his horse.

4. What gift does Sir Gawain refuse from "the lady" on the third hunting day?
(a) A necklace.
(b) A ring.
(c) A slik scarf.
(d) A cross.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Given that the Green Knight and Sir Gawain are alone, the Green Knight says they "can _________ as we like"?

2. How many years has it been, according to a knight after the first day's hunt, since such a grand spoil has been taken at hunting?

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

4. On the third hunting day, what saint does Sir Gawain swear to that he holds no love for any woman?

5. According to the narrator of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight," how many hunters went out on the first hunting day?

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