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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sir Gawain offer to "the lord" from his own "spoils" from the first day's hunt?
(a) An embrace.
(b) Wine.
(c) A kiss.
(d) Silks.

2. What moon has come when Sir Gawain begins to think of his quest for the Green Knight?
(a) Paschal.
(b) Michaelmas.
(c) Blue.
(d) Hunters.

3. What does Sir Gawain receive from "the lady" as she leaves his room on the first day of the hunt?
(a) A coin.
(b) A kiss.
(c) A silk scarf.
(d) An embrace.

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

5. According to the creed, how many joys did the Queen of Heaven have of her Child?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 5.
(d) 10.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What day is the third hunt to fall on?

3. What does "the lord" wish Sir Gawain to do while he is at his castle?

4. What names does the Green Knight say that most men know him by?

5. For how many days does the Christmas celebration go on?

Short Essay Questions

1. Instead of immediately answering the Green Knight's question regarding the lord of the castle, what does everyone do?

2. What did all of the knights think about a possible fight with the Green Knight?

3. What rules does Arthur have regarding his eating at celebrations?

4. What happens at the first baying of of the hounds during the first day of the hunt in "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight"?

5. Describe the pentangle.

6. Before he finds the castle of "the lord," what does Sir Gawain pray to Mary for?

7. What happens when the first course is served during the Christmas celebration in "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight"?

8. What does Sir Gawain present "the lord" with on the night of the third hunt?

9. Why are those who bid Sir Gawain good luck on his journey saddened by his departure?

10. Describe Sir Gawain's shield.

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