What occurs the third time the Green Knight brings down his weapon upon Sir Gawain?

Gawain receives only a small cut

What does the lord of the castle offer to Sir Gawain?

A place to stay, and a guide to take him to the Green Chapel

What is the setting of this medieval poem?

Camelot; Christmas and New Years

Upon entering the hall, the Green Knight mocks King Arthur's court. Why does he do this?

At first, no one steps forward to accept his challenge

What does the lady of the castle give to Sir Gawain?

Three kisses, and a green girdle

What kind of Knight is Sir Gawain?

He is not a perfect knight, but is still brave and selfless.

After decapitating the Green Knight, what item does Sir Gawain keep?

The Green Knight's green gisarme

What does the story of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight reveal?

Challenges may arise at any time, and no one is perfect

What two colors are significant throughout Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?

Green, for life; Red, for anger and shame

Which of the following is NOT an example of the code of chivalry?

Power; striving for world domination

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1
Where must Gawain meet the Green Knight in one year?
Green Mountain
Green Kingdom
Green Castle
Green Chapel
2
What occurs the third time the Green Knight brings down his weapon upon Sir Gawain?
Gawain's head is cut off
Gawain takes hold of his shield and sword, prepared to fight
Gawain receives only a small cut
Gawain flinches away from the blade
3
It is revealed that the Green Knight is also which character?
King Arthur
Lord of the castle
The ghost of Christmas past
Hrothgar
4
What does the lord of the castle offer to Sir Gawain?
A place to stay, and a guide to take him to the Green Chapel
An enchanted sword and belt to protect him from harm
Food, water, and a belt of magical capabilities
Green armor to help Gawain camouflage with the Green Chapel
5
What is the setting of this medieval poem?
Camelot; Christmas and New Years
Wales; New Years and Valentine's Day
London; Easter and Earth Day
Camelot; Thanksgiving and Christmas
6
Upon entering the hall, the Green Knight mocks King Arthur's court. Why does he do this?
At first, no one steps forward to accept his challenge
King Arthur and his knights are dressed in tacky garments
He sees King Arthur and his knights as adversaries
The Green Knight seeks to challenge Gawain to a duel
7
How many times does the Green Knight attempt to bring down his axe upon Sir Gawain?
1
4
3
2
8
King Arthur was a real king that reigned over Camelot into the nineteenth century.
False
True
9
What does the lady of the castle give to Sir Gawain?
Two kisses, and a green gisarme
Three kisses, and a green girdle
One kiss, and a one ring to rule them all
Three kisses, and food to take on his travels
10
Which literary device signifies a repeated consonant or consonant sound?
Alliteration
Bob and Wheel
Assonance
Quatrain
11
What kind of Knight is Sir Gawain?
He makes one mistake, which proves he is entirely a coward.
He is the perfect knight, and the champion of mankind.
He is not a perfect knight, but is still brave and selfless.
He is a mess, constantly making mistakes at every challenge.
12
Who is the author of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?
Green Lantern
Author is unknown
Christian monks
William Shakespeare
13
What kind of work is Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?
Medieval poem
Anglo-Saxon story
Modern novel
Ancient limerick
14
Who is the only person that could "knight" a knight?
The King
The Pope
The Yeoman
The Lord
15
After decapitating the Green Knight, what item does Sir Gawain keep?
The Green Knight's green helmet
The Green Knight's green belt
The Green Knight's green gisarme
The Green Knight's green sword
16
What does the story of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight reveal?
Avoid the color green at all costs
Challenges may arise at any time, and no one is perfect
Upholding chivalry is more important than any human life
You must always be prepared to defend your honor and King
17
"Death before dishonor" and "combat is glory" are examples of the code of chivalry.
False
True
18
Medieval Feudalism was a system of what two components?
Government and land ownership
Feuding and jousting
Social status and the climb to lordship
Nobility and peasantry
19
What two colors are significant throughout Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?
Green, for life; Red, for anger and shame
Red, for passion; White, for the New Year
Green, for anger; Purple, for nobility
Green and Red, for Christmas
20
Which of the following is NOT an example of the code of chivalry?
Courtesy; formal politeness
Good faith; trust upon word alone
Power; striving for world domination
Unselfishness; caring for others

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