English sir Gawain test
What deal is made between Gawain and the lord of the castle?
Gawain and the lord make a deal that each evening the lord would give Gawain whatever he had gained that day in his hunting; and Gawain would exchange whatever he had gained that day in the castle.
How is Gawain treated at the castle?
Gawain was treated with hospitality, kindness, and with great honor.
What does the quality of Sir Gawains sleep tell us about his condition the night before he goes to meet the green knight?
He does not sleep well. He is weighed down by what is coming. He is nervous and it says he is vey cold. This could by a symbol of his heart and he is scared.
How does the poet describe Gawain in the beginning of the book?
He is described as someone who is faithful to his king and his knightly duties despite knowing his certain death. He is brave and does not run from his future and he is loyal to the king and he is faithful to God.
Where is the adulteress's husband while she try's to seduce Gawain and why is this important?
He is out hunting and she says he will be out for a very long time.
What is Sir Gawain's first defense against the lady?
His first defense is to pretend to be asleep because he is hoping she will just go away.
What is in the green knights hands when he enters Camelot
Holly bob and an axe
Where does the seduction take place?
In the bedroom that Gawain is staying in while he is in the castle
What has kept Gawain alive up to the end of the story?
The green girdle.
What role does religion play in the seduction?
The lady knows that Gawain is a religious man so she tries to put on act of being religious herself and speaking about how virtuous she is so she can win his trust and convince him that they are the same. She is tempting him.
What does the lady say about her husband in her attempt to seduce Gawain?
The lady makes it clear her husband is out hunting and will be gone for a while and also says that she should have chosen to marry Gawain instead of the lord.
What do the lord and Sir Gawain exchange after the first day, and what does the lord ask Sir Gawain at the meeting?
The lord and Sir Gawain exchange items. The lord gives Gawain venison (deer meat) he caught while hunting and Gawain gives the lord a kiss which he had received from the lords wife. The lord asks Gawain where he had won such a prize.
What does the lord do in the morning before he leaves for his first hunt?
The lord attends mass and eats a small breakfast before going hunting.
What do the lord and Gawain exchange the second day?
The lord gives Gawain the wild boar he had hunted and Gawain gives the lord two kisses that the lady had given to him that day.
Who is the Green Knight and what is his history?
The lord of the castle
What do the lord and Gawain exchange after the third day?
The lords hunts a fox and gives it to Gawain and Gawain gives the lord 3 kisses that the lady he had given him that day.
What is the pentangle and what does it represent?
The pentangle is the shape of the Star of David and it is on Gawain's shield. The pentangle represents the 5 virtues of knights which is friendship, generosity, chastity, courtesy, and piety.
What is Camelot's response after hearing the story of Sir Gawain's encounter with the Green Knight?
They all wear something green a sign of unity.
What is Gawain the bold doing while the lord is out on his hunt.
While the lord is out hunting Gawain is sleeping until the lord's wife comes into his room trying to seduce him and they end up in a weird situation in the room where Gawain is staying.
Do Sir Gawain's emotions impact his decision to go and meet the Green Knight?
Yes because King Arthur is his uncle and his king and he feels responsible to protect him and to protect the kingdom.
Is Gawain's conviction completely accurate and on target?
Yes. The lady could have tricked him.
Bob and Wheel
a short line of one, two or three syllables followed by four rhymed lines
What is her most potent weapon in seducing Gawain?
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In contrast to the lord, what does Sir Gawain do after the lady leaves his room?
After the lady leaves Gawain gets up, he gets dressed, he eats, and then basically spends the rest of his day being lazy just laying around. The lord is out hunting and Gawain is doing nothing. The lord attended mass after he did a few things sir Gawain immediately went to mass. The lord is out hunting animals but Gawain is in the castle being hunted by the lords wife.
Who initiates the situation of seduction
Lady bertilak.
How is the castle describes when Gawain sees it in the distance?
Locked down for safety. It was a hospitable looking place.
Do the Green Knight and Sir Gawain have what might be considered normal interaction between a soldier and a giant after a conflict?
No because the green knight is actually kind to Gawain, and keeps his composure the entire time and even forgives Gawain. Gawain confesses.
Does Gawain's wearing the green belt remove every basis for fear?
No it does not. He places his trust in the belt but he should not trust her.
When Gawain leaves the Green Chapel and the Green Knight, is his journey almost finished?
No there is still his journey home, where his third wound heals.
Does she pray on strong or weak men?
Strong?
