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"From Morte d'Arthur" "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight"
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Which of the following events conveys a sense of the supernatural?
The Green Knight only scratches Sir Gawain with his ax.
The Green Knight challenges King Arthur's knights.
The Green Knight does not die from Sir Gawain's blow.
Sir Gawain arrives at the Green Castle and finds it hideous.
2
Who married King Arthur?
Guinevere
Lady of the Castle
Sir Gawain
Lord of the Castle
3
Which statement would you include in a summary of the first section of "Sir Gawain ..."?
King A. is amazed by the Gr Knight but doesn't show it.
S Gawain flinches when the Gr Knight swings his ax.
Gr Knight has a beard.
Gr Knight arrives @ King's court during a N Year's Eve feast
4
The Green Knight shows kindness to Sir Gawain when he tells him that
he can never return home
he forgives him and that he can keep the girdle
he has failed on most of the tests
he allows him to kiss his wife
5
After the battle, what was being done on the battlefield?
none of the above
villagers are looting the dead bodies
they are killing any knights who are still alive
villagers are comforting the survivors
6
Who was married to the Green Knight
Sir Gawain
Lady of the Castle
Guinevere
King Arthur
7
Who came in a dream to warn King Arthur not to participate in battle against Mordred?
Sir Lancelot
Sir Gawain
sir Lucan
Sir Bedivere
8
What job did the hermit have prior to becoming a hermit?
He was the former archbishop of Canterbury.
He was a traveling actor.
He was formerly known as Sir Lancelot.
He was King Arthur's butler.
9
Sir Gawain's internal conflict involves his guilt over
violating the chivalric code
accepting the lady's gift
disappointing King Arthur
accepting the knight's challenge
10
The Green Knight was struck with a(n)
sword
girdle
knife
axe
11
What does the knight from King Arthur's court exchange with the lady of the castle?
weapons
addresses
gifts he receives for two days
kisses
12
Who was King Arthur's nephew?
Sir Bedivere
Lord of the Castle
Lady of the Castle
Sir Gawain
13
Which saying best paraphrases what the Green Knight says to Sir Gawain at the end of the story?
Live by the sword and die by the sword.
The best is yet to come.
A leopard never changes his spots.
Admit your mistakes and move on.
14
Who was also known as the Green Knight
Sir Gawain
Lord of the Castle
King Arthur
Guinevere
15
Which of the following involves an element of the supernatural?
the catching of King Arthur's sword
the death of Sir Lucan the Butler
Sir Bedivere's decision to stay with the hermit
King Arthur's campaign against Sir Lancelot
16
What happens when Bedivere takes Arthur to the lake?
The queens magically heal Arthur immediately.
An arm grabs Arthur, dragging him under water
King Athur collapses on the spot and dies.
A ship carrying queens appears, taking Arthur aboard.
17
Who did not exchange the third gift as he was supposed to?
Sir Bedivere
Sir Gawain
Lord of the Castle
King Arthur
18
Sir Gawain will have to appear for his turn to be struck in a year and a day on
Christmas Day
Christmas Eve
New Year's Day
New Year's Eve
19
The battle between K. Arthur & Mordred is similar to other legends of the Middle Ages because
its heroes fight nobly
it presents death solely in an idealized, spiritual manner.
it is historically accurate.
it is not realistic.
20
Who gave Sir Gawain a green girdle (scarf) for protection?
King Arthur
Lady of the Castle
Lord of the Castle
Guinevere
21
Which could you leave out of a summary of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight"?
Guenivere
the lady of the castle near the Green Chapel
the lord of the castle near the Green Chapel
King Arthur
22
The Green Knight attempts to and/or actually strikes Sir Gawain how many times?
4
2
1
3
23
Who survived on King Arthur's side?
King Arthur, Sir Lucan, and Sir Bedivere
King Arthur, Sir Lancelot, and Sir Bedivere
King Arthur, Sir Lucan, and Sir Gawain
King Arthur, Sir Lancelot, and Sir Gawain
24
The Green Knight's head rolls
under his horse
by each knight
to the queen
out the door
25
How many survived on Mordred's side?
1
100
100,000
10
26
What happened that caused the battle to begin when Mordred and King Arthur had called a truce?
A soldier cut off another soldier's ear.
A dog bit a knight's foot.
A snake bit a knight's foot.
Mordred told his knights to kill King Arthur
27
Which of the following medieval romance plot elements is missing from the Sir Gawain excerpt?
adventure
chivalry
castle life
a damsel in distress
28
The Green Knight came to King Arthur's court on
New Year's Eve
Christmas Day
Halloween
Valentine's Day
29
What does "Morte d'Arthur" mean?
The Life of Arthur
Arthur, King of England
The Kingdom of Arthur
The Death of Arthur
30
Which of the following events represents a deviation from the ideals of chivalry?
Sir Gawain takes the Green Knight's ax.
The Green Knight reminds Sir Gawain of his promise.
King Arthur accepts the Green Knight's challenge.
Sir Gawain keeps the magic girdle.
31
The central theme of "Morte d'Arthur" involves the
principals of chivalry
consequences of greed
nobility of war
perils of battle
32
Who was the first person to accept the "game" challenge of the Green Knight?
Guinevere
Sir Gawain
King Arthur
Lord of the Castle
33
How were Mordred and King Arthur related?
father and son
They were not related.
cousins
Grandfather and grandson
34
What was Mordred trying to take control of that caused King Arthur to do battle against him?
Scotland
Spain
England
France
35
What was the dream about?
A Wheel of Fortune
A battle against King Arthur's son
Sir Lancelot and Queen Guinevere
Gawain asking for help
36
Who was Sir Gawain's uncle?
Guinevere
King Arthur
the Green Knight
Lord of the Castle
37
Who was the first knight to stand up and take his king's place?
Sir Bedivere
the Green Knight
Sir Gawain
Sir Lucan
38
Sir Gawain is disappointed with himself because he
had not found the Green Knight
had failed to kill the Green Knight
had not been able to steal the knight's wife
had failed the tests of his chivalry
39
Mordred inflicted a mortal wound on what part of King Arthur's body
back
chest
leg
head
40
Why does Sir Gawain volunteer to fight the Green Knight?
He wants to protect the queen
He wants to prove that the Green Knight is not real.
He wants to settle an old dispute with the Green Knight.
He wants to protect the honor of his king and fellow knights
41
How many times does King Arthur have to tell Sir Bedivere to throw Excalibur into the lake?
1
5
2
3
42
What final instruction does King Arthur leave Bedivere with?
Pray for my soul.
Stop worrying about yourself.
Go and bury your brother.
Become a hermit.
43
What happens when Bedivere finally obeys his king and throws the sword into the lake?
An arm grabs him and pulls him into the lake.
Queen Morgan le Fay asks him to marry her.
He is whisked aboard a boat, leaving the king behind.
An arm reaches from the water, grabs the sword & waves it.
44
Who was decapitated?
King Arthur
Lord of the Castle
Sir Gawain
Lady of the Castle
45
Gawain receives what kind of injury from the strike?
decapitation
small scratch
huge gash
loss of an ear
46
Which statement would you not include in a summary of Mort d'Arthur?
The hermit who buries Arthur was once Bishop of Canterbury
Arthur & Mordred tell the men to charge if they see a sword
King Arthur has a dream in which he is warned about battle.
Bedivere reluctantly throws the sword into the lake
47
Which characteristic motivates Sir Bedivere to disobey Arthur's order to throw the sword?
evil
common sense
ambition
rage
48
Sir Gawain's behavior was not following the code of chivalry when he
refused to kiss the lady
flinched and turned away from the strike
took the place of the king
accepted the Green Knight's challenge
