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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. What is the name of the last day of the Christmas feast?
(a) S. Luke's Day.
(b) S. John's Day.
(c) S. Peter's Day.
(d) S. Mark's Day.

2. What promise do Sir Gawain and "the lord" make before going to bed on the first day of the hunt?
(a) They make the same promise as before.
(b) They promise to keep their spoils.
(c) They promise to triple their spoils.
(d) They promise to double their spoils.

3. Why does Sir Gawain refuse to stay at "the lord's" castle longer than he has already?
(a) He has consumed too much already.
(b) He is too stricken with the lady.
(c) King Arthur requires him back.
(d) His quest requires him to leave.

4. How many blasts do the hunters blow on their bugles to call the dogs to the hunt?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 6.
(d) 5.

5. What day is the third hunt to fall on?
(a) Saul's day.
(b) New Year's Eve.
(c) Solomon's Day.
(d) New Year's Day.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What realm does Sir Gawain first ride through on his quest to find the Green Knight?

3. What does Sir Gawain give to "the lady" as a gift to ease her mourning?

4. Prior to the rooster crowing _________ times, "the lord" left to hunt on the second day.

5. During her visit on the second hunting day, what does "the lady" say that Sir Gawain is the head of?

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