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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does "the lord" say will sit with Sir Gawain while he is away?

2. When does the Green Knight enter the banquet?

3. What does "the lord" give to Sir Gawain on the night of the second hunt?

4. What promise do Sir Gawain and "the lord" make before going to bed on the first day of the hunt?

5. What kind of portion is served to the noble guests given the coming of the new year?

Short Essay Questions

1. On the night of the second hunt, what do "the lord" and Sir Gawain trade as their spoils?

2. On the morning of the first hunt, what does "the lady" wish Sir Gawain to do?

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

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

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

6. What kinds of foes does Sir Gawain come across on his quest to find the Green Knight?

7. Instead of a battle, what does the Green Knight wish to do?

8. How is the castle of "the lord" described?

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

10. What happens on the first day of the hunt in Sir Gawain's chamber?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Symbolism is used in various ways throughout the text. Choose three different images (animals, castles, fabric, armor decoration) and explain what the object symbolizes, why it is important to the text, and the meaning of the object's use.

Essay Topic 2

In some ways, Bertilak's castle could be compared to Eden and Lady Bertilak to Eve. In what ways, can you find that support the theory that Lady Bertilak is a medieval Eve? Who does she tempt? Why does she tempt him? What happens to the tempted? In what ways does Bertilak's castle represent Eden? How does this aspect of the story illustrate biblical Genesis?

Essay Topic 3

Chivalry is an important theme in "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight." Throughout the text, Sir Gawain faces internal conflicts that test his ability to remain chivalrous. What is the Code of Chivalry? Is Sir Gawain chivalrous? Find at least three examples to support your belief.

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