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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While Sir Gawain is riding away, what do his well-wishers say he should be deemed?
(a) A king.
(b) A baron.
(c) A duke.
(d) A marquis.

2. When Sir Gawain bends in front of the Green Knight to bear his neck, what sign does he refrain from showing?
(a) Honor.
(b) Fear.
(c) Regret.
(d) SIn.

3. On what day does Sir Gawain pray to the Blessed Virgin during his quest to find the Green Knight?
(a) Christmas Eve.
(b) Christmas Day.
(c) Hocktide.
(d) Twelfth Night.

4. What winds wrestle with the sun during the fall?
(a) Foehn.
(b) Etesian.
(c) Welkin.
(d) Euros.

5. What color are the Green Knights spurs?
(a) Green.
(b) Gold.
(c) Pewter.
(d) Silver.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the Green Knight enter the banquet?

2. In the third stanza of "Pearl," what color do blossoms pale?

3. What does Sir Gawain say feels the "Fiend 'tis himself"?

4. During her visit on the second hunting day, what does "the lady" say that Sir Gawain is the head of?

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

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