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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter III, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how many days do the Christmas feasts take place?
(a) 5.
(b) 8.
(c) 7.
(d) 3.

2. While Sir Gawain is riding away, what do his well-wishers say he should be deemed?
(a) A king.
(b) A marquis.
(c) A baron.
(d) A duke.

3. What is the first question that the Green Knights asks Sir Gawain?
(a) His age.
(b) If he is willing to die.
(c) What his name is.
(d) What his lineage is.

4. What encrusts the circlet on Sir Gawain's helmet?
(a) Saphires.
(b) Diamonds.
(c) Emeralds.
(d) Rubys.

5. What kind of shoes do the knights place on Sir Gawain's feet?
(a) Steel.
(b) Pewter.
(c) Bronze.
(d) Gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sir Gawain offer to "the lord" from his own "spoils" from the first day's hunt?

2. Who is the third to volunteer to take the Green Knight's challenge?

3. What gift does Sir Gawain refuse from "the lady" on the third hunting day?

4. What is the name of Sir Gawain's horse?

5. Where is Sir Gawain to meet the Green Knight to receive his own blow?

(see the answer key)

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