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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sir Gawain refuse to tell "the lord" where his "spoils" came from?
(a) Sir Gawain is afraid to tell him.
(b) It was not in the bond they made.
(c) It is not important.
(d) It is of no concern to "the lord".

2. What does "the lady" wish to teach Sir Gawain on the second hunting day?
(a) Honesty.
(b) Gift-giving.
(c) True love.
(d) Desire.

3. What kind of wound does Sir Gawain receive from the Green Knight's "hammer-swing" blow?
(a) A "scrapt."
(b) A "snick."
(c) A "nict."
(d) A "scrapee."

4. How many blows does Arthur tell Sir Gawain to give to the Green Knight?
(a) Three.
(b) Only one.
(c) 25- the same number as kinghts at the Round Table.
(d) As many as it takes to "fell" him.

5. What image, other than the pentangle, does Sir Gawain have on his shield?
(a) The image of Our Lady.
(b) The image of the crucifixion.
(c) The image of Christ.
(d) The image of the Cross.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first word that Sir Gawain hears as he approaches the chapel?

2. What does Sir Gawain offer to "the lord" from his own "spoils" from the first day's hunt?

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

4. What does the "Pearl" narrator say "was present, I did surmise"?

5. According to the creed, how many joys did the Queen of Heaven have of her Child?

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