Sir Gawain & the Green Knight Test Review

Who first accepts the Green Knight's challenge?

• Sir Gawain
• King Arthur
• Sir Lancelot
• Queen Guinevere

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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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Match the picture with the correct word:

• Gisarme
• Hauberk
• Dais
• Liege

Why does the Green Knight spare Gawain's life?

• Gawain bested him in sword-to-sword combat
• Gawain upheld his honor by not taking advantage of the Lady of the Castle
• The Green Knight pitied Gawain since he was so fearful of him
• Wait, the Green Knight didn't lob off his head?

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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!

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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
• All of these

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The ideal knight respected and vigorously defended his _______, his king, his ______, and victims of injustice.

• church / family
• family / fellow knights
• allies / honor
• church / country

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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?

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What color eyes does the Green Knight have?

• Opal
• Green
• Red
• Azure

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

• He didn't expect someone as puny as Gawain to volunteer
• The knights are terrified, yet they are said to be the bravest warriors
• He's just a jolly green giant!
• King Arthur told a "Yo Mama" joke that was hysterical. 

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