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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

3. What does Pearl tell the narrator to do while in "weal and woe"?
(a) Fall down and cry.
(b) Pity himself.
(c) Cry out in anger.
(d) Cross himself.

4. Why does "the lady" believe that Sir Gawain refuses her last gift to him?
(a) Because it looks poor.
(b) Because he does not like her.
(c) Because it is personal.
(d) Because it is green.

5. What does "the lord" say he would not take to accompany Sir Gawain to the Green Chapel?
(a) All the power in heaven.
(b) All the women of the lands.
(c) All the lands of the earth.
(d) All the gold in the world.

Short Answer Questions

1. What prey is forbidden to be slain by "the lord"?

2. What does "the lord" tell Sir Gawain that the Green Knight knows nothing about?

3. According to the creed, how many wounds did Christ receive upon the cross?

4. What does "the lord" tell Sir Gawain to do instead of go to the Green Chapel?

5. At the opening of Chapter II of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, what color have the groves turned?

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