Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Quiz

Who is the main protagonist of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?

• Merlin

• King Arthur

• Sir Gawain

• Sir Bertilak

What kingdom does King Arthur rule over in the poem?

• Avalon

• Camelot

• Tintagel

• Winchester

Who is King Arthur’s wife?

• Morgan le Fay

• Lady Bertilak

• St. Mary

• Queen Guinevere

Which saint does Sir Gawain often pray to for guidance and protection?

• St. Julian

• St. Mary

• St. Gile

• St. George

Who is the sorceress that is revealed to be behind the Green Knight’s challenge?

• Queen Guinevere

• Morgan le Fay

• Lady Bertilak

• Merlin

On which date does the Green Knight first arrive at King Arthur’s court?

• November 1

• November 2

• Christmas Day

• New Year’s Eve

What is the name of Sir Gawain’s horse?

• Gringolet

• Hengroen

• Shadowfax

• Excalibur

What symbolic game does the Green Knight propose to King Arthur’s court?

• The Exchange of Winnings Game

• The Beheading Game

• The Green Girdle Challenge

• The Pentangle Quest

Which saint is the patron of hospitality that Sir Gawain prays to during his journey?

• St. Mary

• St. Gile

• St. Julian

• St. Peter

What does the pentangle on Sir Gawain’s shield represent?

• Five virtues of knights

• Five holy relics

• Five joyful mysteries

• Five victories in battle