Why does the Green Knight spare Gawain's life?

Gawain upheld his honor by not taking advantage of the Lady of the Castle

Gawain bested him in sword-to-sword combat

The Green Knight pitied Gawain since he was so fearful of him

Wait, the Green Knight didn't lob off his head?

Why does the Green Knight cut Gawain on the neck instead of cutting off his head?

Gawain's only dishonorable deed was keeping the girdle a secret, so he 'punished' him in this small way.

The Green Knight had terrible aim!

Gawain rolled to the side, then swiped the Knight's legs out from underneath him with his sword! It was EPIC.

The ax wasn't sharp enough apparently!

Why does the Green Knight not begrudge Sir Gawain but so much for keeping the girdle a secret from him?

He understands the desire to protect one's own life

He never finds out about the girdle

Oh contraire! He is furious with Sir Gawain for keeping the girdle a secret

How does Gawain make his offer to accept the Knight's challenge seem humble?

He says he is the weakest of the knights

He says the loss of his life would be least of any

His body, he says, is barren of worth

What is the thematic purpose behind the character of Sir Gawain?

He represents the ideal knight in how he upholds the Code of Chivalry

He represents the dangers of temptation

He demonstrates how even the 'smallest people' can have a profound impact

What does 'thematic' mean again?

In the original version of "Sir Gawain & the Green Knight" , in which the whole story of Gawain's encounter with the Lord of the Castle is told, what tiny clue foreshadows the Lord's true identity?

The Lord of the Castle had red eyes

The Lord of the Castle had a beard just like the Green Knight's

There was a very faint scar encircling the Lord of the Castle's neckline

I must have been absent the day you told us this, 'cause I have no idea!

Why does the Green Knight laugh at King Arthur's court after proposing the 'beheading' game?

The knights are terrified, yet they are said to be the bravest warriors

He didn't expect someone as puny as Gawain to volunteer

King Arthur told a "Yo Mama" joke that was hysterical.

"The court kept its counsel" means....

They gathered together to discuss the matter at hand

Arthur's knights looked to him for guidance

Sir Gawain & the Green Knight Test

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who first accepts the Green Knight's challenge?

Sir Gawain

King Arthur

Sir Lancelot

Queen Guinevere

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Medieval Romances?

The Code of Chivalry

Supernatural events

Knights on quests

Scientific elements

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Green Knight exposed his neck for the swing of the blade without _________ the least bit.

demurring

guerdon

trysting

orisons

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When does the Green Knight make his appearance in King Arthur's court?

During the knighting of Gawain

During King Arthur's birthday celebration

During a Christmas feast

During a jousting match

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A Medieval battle-ax

Gisarme

Hauberk

Dais

Liege

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

def. To prove or test

feigned

entreated

assay

interred

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who says this?
"But as the praise of you, prince, is puffed up so high / And your court and your company are counted the best, / Stoutest under steel-gear on steeds to ride, / Worthiest of their works the wide world over... / And so at this season I have sought you out."

King Arthur

The Green Knight

Sir Gawain

The Lord of the Castle

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

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Sir Gawain & the Green Knight Test

Who first accepts the Green Knight's challenge?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Medieval Romances?

The Green Knight exposed his neck for the swing of the blade without _________ the least bit.

When does the Green Knight make his appearance in King Arthur's court?

A Medieval battle-ax

def. To prove or test

Who says this?
"But as the praise of you, prince, is puffed up so high / And your court and your company are counted the best, / Stoutest under steel-gear on steeds to ride, / Worthiest of their works the wide world over... / And so at this season I have sought you out."

def. Made a false show of; to pretend

Legends are based on the past.

The knight _________ the king to allow him to depart on a quest for the Holy Grail.

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Sir Gawain & the Green Knight Test

Who first accepts the Green Knight's challenge?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Medieval Romances?

The Green Knight exposed his neck for the swing of the blade without _________ the least bit.

When does the Green Knight make his appearance in King Arthur's court?

A Medieval battle-ax

def. To prove or test

Who says this?"But as the praise of you, prince, is puffed up so high / And your court and your company are counted the best, / Stoutest under steel-gear on steeds to ride, / Worthiest of their works the wide world over... / And so at this season I have sought you out."

def. Made a false show of; to pretend

Legends are based on the past.

The knight _________ the king to allow him to depart on a quest for the Holy Grail.

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Who says this?
"But as the praise of you, prince, is puffed up so high / And your court and your company are counted the best, / Stoutest under steel-gear on steeds to ride, / Worthiest of their works the wide world over... / And so at this season I have sought you out."