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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. Why does Sir Gawain accept the gift from "the lady" on the third hunting day?
2. When he first enters Arthur's castle, what is the Green Knight holding in one of his hands?
3. What gift does Sir Gawain accept from "the lady" on the third hunting day?
4. What realm does Sir Gawain first ride through on his quest to find the Green Knight?
5. When does the Green Knight request to receive his blow?
Short Essay Questions
1. What do the guests at Arthur's do to gain the presents?
2. What animal does "the lord" decree should not be harmed?
3. What happens on the first day of the hunt in Sir Gawain's chamber?
4. Why does Sir Gawain refuse to tell "the lord" where he got his kiss from?
5. Instead of a battle, what does the Green Knight wish to do?
6. Why are those who bid Sir Gawain good luck on his journey saddened by his departure?
7. Why do people gather at Arthur's kingdom at the opening of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight"?
8. Why is the Green Knight surprised by the lack of response to his challenge?
9. Describe Sir Gawain's shield.
10. On the morning of the first hunt, what does "the lady" wish Sir Gawain to do?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" an internal battle seems to be played out: one of Pagan versus Christian belief. Do you believe that one religious belief is proven to be more important than the other, or do they work in alliance?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
The number three is highlighted in many different ways in the text. Discuss the use of the number three. In which instances is the number three used? What does its use represent in each circumstance? Why the number three?
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