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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of the animal that "the lord" brings to Sir Gawain on the third hunting day?
(a) Conner.
(b) Reynard.
(c) Betrayl.
(d) Femilus.

3. What does Sir Gawain receive just before he leaves to find the Green Knight?
(a) Mass.
(b) Meats.
(c) Wine.
(d) Oils.

4. Why does Sir Gawain refuse to tell "the lord" where his "spoils" came from?
(a) It is not important.
(b) It is of no concern to "the lord".
(c) Sir Gawain is afraid to tell him.
(d) It was not in the bond they made.

5. What names does the Green Knight say that most men know him by?
(a) The knight of the fields.
(b) The Knight of the Green Castle.
(c) Simply The Green Knight.
(d) The Knight of the Green Chapel.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how many days do the Christmas feasts take place?

2. What winds wrestle with the sun during the fall?

3. What do "the lord" and Sir Gawain promise to give to each other?

4. During the first course of the banquet, what instrument plays?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What do the guests at Arthur's do to gain the presents?

3. What rules does Arthur have regarding his eating at celebrations?

4. Before he finds the castle of "the lord," what does Sir Gawain pray to Mary for?

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

6. How is the Green Knight described as he first enters Arthur's castle?

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

8. What happens between Sir Gawain and "the lady" during the second day of the hunt?

9. What did all of the knights think about a possible fight with the Green Knight?

10. What happens on the first day of the hunt in Sir Gawain's chamber?

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