What happens to Gawain on the third swing of the Green Knight's axe?

The magic sash protects him, and he is unharmed

What is the basic action involved in the challenge mentioned in the previous question?

Stabbing oneself in the stomach

What does the Green Knight do when Sir Gawain severs his head?

He picks the head up and leaves

Why does Sir Gawain accept a sash?

He thinks it will make him invincible

He is in love with Lady Bercilak

He wants to offer it to the Green Knight to end the bargain.

He wants a token to prove where he was.

According to the Green Knight, why did Sir Gawain flinch when the ax came towards his neck?

It wasn't time for him to trim his carefully crafted five o'clock shadow

What is NOT a stage of a medieval romance?

Hero boasts about his capabilities

Facing a test of honor or courage

A return to the point from which the quest began

After Sir Gawain accepts the challenge, what happens?

Gawain prepares to strike the Green Knight with an ax.

The Green Knight stabs Sir Gawain and an army of men burn down King Arthur's Court

What is the deal that the Green Knight and Sir Gawain make?

Sir Gawain has to let the Green Knight return the favor (chop off his head) in a year and a day.

Sir Gawain must be the Green Knight's servant.

What deal is made between the King and Sir Gawain?

The King will go out and hunt every day while Sir Gawain stays at the castle, and they will exchange how their day was at the end of it.

Sir Gawain has to cook all the meals.

Sir Gawain has to marry the King's daughter.

After Sir Gawain is actually ready to be struck, what happens?

The Green Knight strikes Sir Gawain, but only cuts the back of his neck a little.

The Green Knight strikes Sir Gawain and his head rolls out.

The Green Knight misses and strikes a log instead.

Which of the following is not an example of the rule of three?

visits from the lady of the castle

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

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English

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12th Grade

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CCSS

RL.11-12.9, RL.9-10.10, RL.9-10.9

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long must Gawain wait before confronting the Green Knight?

1 year plus 1 day

6 months

1 week

1 month

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the Green Knight in King Arthur's court?

He is hungry

He wants to overthrow Arthur

He wants to be a knight of the round table

He wants to play a game

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Gawain asks to be allowed to accept the Green Knight's challenge. That demonstrates:

Be courteous to all

Show mercy to the weak

Facimg danger with courage

Always be truthful

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the Green Knight interrupts a:

feast

joust

magical performance

funeral

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Sir Gawain wants to accept the Green Knight's challenge instead of Arthur because:

He wants the glory of winning

He thinks The Green Knight will be easy to defeat

King Arthur was afraid to do it himself

He wants to prove he is worthy to be a Knight of the Round Table.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What leads you to think Gawain will search for the Green Knight in a year?

Gawain has integrity and honor

The Green Knight has heard of Gawain

Gawain was a strong fighter

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who first takes on the Green Knight's challenge?

Gawain

Arthur

Lancelot

Percival

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

31 questions

How long must Gawain wait before confronting the Green Knight?

Why is the Green Knight in King Arthur's court?

Gawain asks to be allowed to accept the Green Knight's challenge. That demonstrates:

In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the Green Knight interrupts a:

Sir Gawain wants to accept the Green Knight's challenge instead of Arthur because:

What leads you to think Gawain will search for the Green Knight in a year?

Who first takes on the Green Knight's challenge?

What happens to Gawain on the third swing of the Green Knight's axe?

How many times does the Green Knight swing his ax at Gawain's neck?

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