Sir Gaiwan
How many times does the Green Knight swing the axe?
3
Who inhabits the castle?
A Lord and Lady
What is the Green Knight carrying?
A branch and an axe
What are the items that Gawain receives?
A green girdle and kisses
What is a romance?
A narrative set in a world of pure wish fulfillment, superhuman forces fight and always beat evil, and the hero goes on a journey for something valuable
Request solemnly; appeal to earnestly
Adjure
When does Gaiwan begin his quest?
All Saints Day (November 1st)
In what verse is the poem written in?
Alliterative
What is a very important part of chivalry?
Behavior
Where does chivalry come from?
Christian code of morality
When does the story begin?
Christmas
How does Gaiwan react when he finds out the truth about the Green Knight?
He is ashamed
What does Gaiwan realize?
He is just a physical being who is scared for his life and isn't perfect; he must remain conscious of his weaknesses
What does the Green Knight reveal about his identity?
He is the Lord of the castle
What is the consequence of the blow the Green Knight receives?
He loses his head but doesn't die
What is Sir Gawain's flaw?
He loves his life so much that he will lie to protect it
What especially bothers Gaiwan on Christmas Eve day?
He needs to find somewhere to sleep, attend mass, and pray
How are Gaiwan's problems solved on Christmas Eve day?
He prays and a castle appears
Why does Sir Gaiwan eventually volunteer?
He's the feeblest of wit, no one would lament
What does the green girdle symbolize for Gawain?
His dishonesty and sin
What is the chilvalrious code?
Humility, piety, integrity, loyalty, honesty, and courtly lover
What does the Green Knight think of Chivalry?
It is a lie (facade)
What do the knights think of chivalry?
It is their code of conduct and must be their way
Who first accepts the challenge?
King Arthur
Who was the king of Britain and husband to Guinevere?
King Arthur
What is the setting?
King Author's Court-Camelot
What kind of story is Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?
Medieval romance
Why is the Green Knight green?
Renewal and rebirth after learning his lesson
What is the Green Knight's challenge called?
The Beheading Game
Who interrupts the celebration in the beginning?
The Green Knight
What strange sound comes from the vicinity of the chapel?
The sharpening of a blade
What do the members of the court always hide?
Their true feelings
What is one down side to chivalry?
They value appearance and symbols over truth
What bargain do Gaiwan and his host make?
They will exchange whatever they receive while apart
What is the guide's advice to Gawain as they approach the Green Chapel?
To turn around
What is the contract of the game?
Whoever cuts off the Green Knight's head must go to the Green Chapel in a year to get their head cut off
with physical or mental skill
adroitly
made an earnest appeal; pleaded
entreated
Buried in the earth
interred
Nobility of spirit
largesse
exposure to harm or injury
peril
