Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Review

What is characteristic of the Green Knight’s

appearance?

• Bushy beard

• Long hair

• Gold teeth

• All green clothing

What does the Green Knight’s holly cluster

symbolize?

• Peace

• Strength

• Fertility

• Death

The leader of Camelot, the court that the Green

Knight visits is:

• Lancelot

• Gawain

• Arthur

• Bertilak

The challenge that the Green Knight proposes is

called the:

• Yule Duel

• Jousting classic

• Holy terror

• Christmas game

How long does Sir Gawain have to meet the

Green Knight again?

• A fortnight

• Until the new moon

• A year and a day

• Until his birthday

What does the Green Knight do when Sir Gawain

severs his head?

• He picks the head up and leaves.

• He reattaches the head.

• He vows revenge

• He appears to die.

Why is it important for Sir Gawain to meet the

Green Knight again?

• The kingdom will be cursed if Sir Gawain doesn’t

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• Sir Gawain will obtain treasure.

• Sir Gawain needs to reclaim his weapons.

• Sir Gawain doesn’t want to be seen as a coward.

What do Sir Gawain and the lord of the house

where he stays exchange with one another?

• A sash and kisses

• A sash and swords

• Hunted animals and swords

• Hunted animals and kisses

What does Sir Gawain hear that alerts him to the

presence of the Green Knight?

• Gallopping hooves

• Clanging armor

• A grinding ax

• Eerie singing

What is NOT a reason why the Green Knight swung the axe at Sir Gawain?

• Because Sir Gawain had not yet experienced fear.

• To uphold Sir Gawain’s part of the challenge

• Because Sir Gawain accepted kisses from the

  Green Knight’s wife

• Because Sir Gawain took the sash