Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Quiz
What is the first word that Sir Gawain hears as he approaches the chapel?
"Stay!"
How many strikes does the Green Knight wish to trade with a knight?
1
According to the creed, how many joys did the Queen of Heaven have of her child?
5
The pentangle represents the wounds of Christ, how many were there?
5
When the Green Knight hesitates at his second blow, what does Sir Gawain call him?
A "lusty man"
What kind of wounds does Sir Gawain receive from the Green Knight's "hammer-swing" blow?
A "snick"
When he first enters Arthur's castle, what is the Green Knight holding in one of his hands?
A holly-bough
What gift does Sir Gawain accept from "the lady" on the third hunting day?
A silk belt
According to the Green Knight, when will the challenging knight receive his strikes?
A year and a day
When does the Green Knight enter the banquet?
After the first course
On what day does Sir Gawain leave to find the Green Knight?
All Hallow's Day
What will the successful knight receive from the Green Knight if he succeeds at trading strikes with the Green Knight?
An axe
What does "the lord" and Sir Gawain promise to give each other?
Anything they obtain during the day
Who is the host of the Christmas celebration at the opening of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?
Arthur
Who volunteers to take the Green Knight's challenge first?
Arthur
How is Sir Gawain related to King Arthur?
Arthur is Gawain's uncle
On what day does Sir Gawain pray to the Blessed Virgin during his quest to find the Green Knight?
Christmas Eve
What does Sir Gawain do at the Green Knight's first blow?
Flinches
What does the Green Knight do with his own head?
Holds it by the hair
What does Sir Gawain receive just before he leaves to find the Green Knight?
Mass
What does Sir Gawain ask the Green Knight to "restrain thee to"?
One stroke
Why does Sir Gawain accept the gift from "the lady" on the third hunting day?
She says it will protect him
Who is the second to volunteer to take the Green Knight's challenge?
Sir Gawain
When does the Green Knight request to receive his blow?
That very day
Where is Sir Gawain to meet the Green Knight to receive his own blow?
The Green Chapel
What image, other than the pentangle, does Sir Gawain have on his shield?
The image of Our Lady
When does the Green Knight accuse Sir Gawain of failing?
The third day
Why was Sir Gawain able to be strong in the virtues?
because he prayed, went to mass, and received a blessing
What does Sir Gawain give the lord in return for the animals?
kisses from the lady
