BRIT LIT

Before he leaves the castle, Gawain returns the green girdle to the Lady. T/F

False

Gawain's guide tells him he has nothing to fear from the Green Knight. T/F

False

Gringolet is Gawain's servant who walks being his horse, carrying his armor. T/F

False

It takes Gawain three blows with the axe to cut off the Green Knight's head T/F

False

The Green Knight is decked out in bright green armor. T/F

False

There is no music at Arthur's court. T/F

False

Gawain seeks the Green Knight on New Year's Day. T/F

True

It's the Christmas season when the Green Knight appears at Camelot. T/F

True

Like the Green Knight, his horse is also tinted green. T/F

True

The master of the castle is welcoming and hospitable to Gawain. T/F

True

The Green Knight explains that the third swing of his ax signifies what two faults in Gawain? a) A lack of loyalty b) Religious hypocrisy c) Fear for his own life d) Sloth or indolence

a) A lack of loyalty

The Green Knight holds an ax in one hand. What object does he hold in the other? a) A sprig of holly b) A bunch of mistletoe c) A fir branch d) Nothing at all

a) A sprig of holly

On the first day of hunting, what animal is hunted? a) Deer b) Boar c) Wolf d) Fox

a) Deer

What happens when the Green Knight swings his ax the first time? a) Gawain flinches b) He misses Gawain's neck c) He nicks Gawain's neck d) He cuts off Gawain's head

a) Gawain flinches

Which two statements most accurately describe the opening of Fitt II? a) The court at Camelot freaks out about the Green Knight. b) Arthur and his knights return to their Christmas celebration. c) Gawain prays for deliverance from his fate. d) The seasons pass as if nothing strange has occurred.

b and d

On the second day of hunting, what animal is hunted? a) Deer b) Boar c) Wolf d) Fox

b) Boar

Which of the following best describes King Arthur, as he appears in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight? a) Old, tired, and no longer interested in adventure b) Boyish, hyperactive, and in need of fresh entertainment c) Warlike, courageous, and adventurous

b) Boyish, hyperactive, and in need of fresh entertainment

The Green Knight tells Gawain he must seek him in a year at a Green _____. a) Castle b) Chapel c) Cottage d) Cave

b) Chapel

Concerning Gawain's appearance when he leaves on his quest to find the Green Knight, which statement is true? a) He is dressed in a humble traveler's cloak, made of coarse, plain wool. b) He is decked out in extravagant silks and furs.

b) He is decked out in extravagant silks and furs.

What happens when the Green Knight swings his ax the second time? a) Gawain flinches b) He misses Gawain's neck c) He nicks Gawain's neck d) He cuts off Gawain's head

b) He misses Gawain's neck

What shape is on Gawain's shield? a) Triangle b) Pentangle c) Circle d) Cross

b) Pentangle

Which of the following is true? a) The Green Knight is of ordinary size. b) The Green Knight is gigantic in size. c) The Green Knight is tiny in size.

b) The Green Knight is gigantic in size.

What sound does Gawain hear as he approaches the Green Knight? a) A mysterious voice singing b) The sharpening of a blade c) The trumpeting of a swan d) Only the crunching of snow beneath his boots

b) The sharpening of a blade

On what day does Gawain arrive at a castle and take shelter there? a) Michaelmas b) All Saints Day c) Christmas Eve d) New Year's Eve

c) Christmas Eve

What happens when the Green Knight swings his axe the third time? a) Gawain flinches b) He misses Gawain's neck c) He nicks Gawain's neck d) He cuts off Gawain's head

c) He nicks Gawain's neck

What one part of the Green Knight is described as "red"? a) His hair b) His cheeks c) His eyes d) His nose

c) His eyes

Who turns out to be behind this elaborate trick? a) King Arthur b) Merlin c) Morgan LeFay d) Guinevere

c) Morgan LeFay

What does Gawain decide to wear as a sign of his shame? a) A green mask b) A green sword c) The green girdle d) A green helmet

c) The green girdle

On the third day of hunting, what animal is hunted? a) Deer b) Boar c) Wolf d) Fox

d) Fox

What does Gawain give the lord of the castle each day, in exchange for the gifts of the slaughtered beasts?

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