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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. What is the first question that the Green Knights asks Sir Gawain?
2. What does Sir Gawain receive just before he leaves to find the Green Knight?
3. What day is the third hunt to fall on?
4. What does Sir Gawain receive from "the lady" as she leaves his room on the first day of the hunt?
5. On the third hunting day, what does "the lady" wear upon her head?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens on the first day of the hunt in Sir Gawain's chamber?
2. Why is the Green Knight surprised by the lack of response to his challenge?
3. What did all of the knights think about a possible fight with the Green Knight?
4. What do "the lord" and Sir Gawain agree to on the night of the first hunt?
5. What happens at the first baying of of the hounds during the first day of the hunt in "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight"?
6. What arrangement do "the lord" and Sir Gawain make regarding the spoils of their days?
7. Why are those who bid Sir Gawain good luck on his journey saddened by his departure?
8. What happens when the first course is served during the Christmas celebration in "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight"?
9. What do the guests at Arthur's do to gain the presents?
10. Instead of a battle, what does the Green Knight wish to do?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The central conflict which Gawain must deal with in his quest is the one between nature and humanity. Describe the conflict that Sir Gawain has with nature and humanity. Where does this conflict stem from? Why does the conflict exist? What does he do to resolve the conflict?
Essay Topic 2
In what ways is the supernatural highlighted in both "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" and "Sir Orfeo"? How are the illustrations of the supernatural similar? Is the use of the supernatural consistent within both texts? Which text takes the supernatural to a more extreme level? For what purpose does it serve?
Essay Topic 3
In both "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" and "Pearl" religious belief can be seen as important to survival. In what ways do both texts illustrate the importance of religious faith? Find at least three examples from each text and compare how each is illustrated in the texts.
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