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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What gift does Sir Gawain accept from "the lady" on the third hunting day?
(a) A silk belt.
(b) A potion.
(c) A braided rope.
(d) A golden charm.

2. Who does Sir Gawain say he wishes to watch over "the lord's" castle as he leaves?
(a) S. Peter.
(b) The Round Table.
(c) Christ.
(d) Mary.

3. What must the narrator of "Pearl" do to get over his sorrow? (Stanza twenty-nine)
(a) Abide his doom.
(b) Leave.
(c) Steal her back.
(d) Forget her.

4. During her visit on the second hunting day, what does "the lady" say that Sir Gawain is the head of?
(a) Humor.
(b) Chivalry.
(c) Love.
(d) Lust.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the narrator say that Paradise is in stanza twelve of "Pearl"?

2. Why does Sir Gawain accept the gift from "the lady" on the third hunting day?

3. What does Sir Gawain ask the Green Knight to "deal" him?

4. According to stanza nineteen of "Pearl," what was unable to declare the girl's beauty?

5. Who is the host of the Christmas celebration at the opening of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?

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