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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. Who does Sir Gawain sit next to during the holiday feasts?

2. What does the Green Knight do with his own head?

3. Who is the first person that Arthur addresses after the Green Knight leaves his castle beheaded?

4. On what day does "the lord" tell Sir Gawain he can leave his castle?

5. What is wound around the Green Knight's axe handle?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What do "the lord" and Sir Gawain agree to on the night of the first hunt?

3. Why does Sir Gawain refuse to tell "the lord" where he got his kiss from?

4. Why is the Green Knight surprised by the lack of response to his challenge?

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

6. What happens when Sir Gawain enters "the lord's" castle?

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

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

9. Why does "the lord" tell Sir Gawain that he does not need to leave for the Green Chapel so soon?

10. Describe the pentangle.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The key to interpreting any of the texts revolves around the text's central theme. For any of the texts, explain the central theme of the text, how the central theme is depicted by the author, and how the central theme is built through the use of imagery.

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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