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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When he first enters Arthur's castle, what is the Green Knight holding in one of his hands?
(a) A green sword.
(b) A holly-bough.
(c) A rose.
(d) A green shield.

2. How many strikes does the Green Knight wish to trade with a knight?
(a) 3.
(b) 7.
(c) 4.
(d) 1.

3. What color is Sir Gawain's shield?
(a) Gold.
(b) Blue.
(c) Red.
(d) Green.

4. How is Sir Gawain related to King Arthur?
(a) Arthur is Gawain's father.
(b) Arthur is Gawain's cousin.
(c) Arthur is Gawain's uncle.
(d) Arthur is Gawain's brother-in-law.

5. What is wound around the Green Knight's axe handle?
(a) Thorns.
(b) Lace.
(c) Silk.
(d) Ivy.

6. Who volunteers to take the Green Knights challenge first?
(a) Sir Galahad.
(b) Sir Bleoberis.
(c) Sir Lancelot.
(d) Arthur.

7. What is another name for the pentangle?
(a) Electrum Magicum.
(b) Grimoire.
(c) The endless-knot.
(d) The five points.

8. On the third hunting day, what does "the lady" wear upon her head?
(a) A golden crown.
(b) A veil.
(c) Precious stones.
(d) Nothing.

9. During the feast, what does Queen Guinevere sit upon?
(a) A low pillow.
(b) A high dais.
(c) A silk-coverd bench.
(d) A chaise.

10. During the second day's hunt, what animal do the dogs chase from the bushes?
(a) A fox.
(b) A doe.
(c) An elk.
(d) A boar.

11. What do "the lord" and Sir Gawain promise to give to each other?
(a) Solitude.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Anything they obtain during the day.
(d) Happiness.

12. 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) His quest requires him to leave.
(d) King Arthur requires him back.

13. Why does "the lady" believe that Sir Gawain refuses her last gift to him?
(a) Because it is personal.
(b) Because it is green.
(c) Because he does not like her.
(d) Because it looks poor.

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

15. During the first course of the banquet, what instrument plays?
(a) Lutes.
(b) All of those listed.
(c) Drums.
(d) Trumpets.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the last day of the Christmas feast?

2. Why does Sir Gawain accept the gift from "the lady" on the third hunting day?

3. When does the Green Knight request to receive his blow?

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

5. What is the name of the lord whose castle Sir Gawain arrives at after praying to the Blessed Virgin?

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