Quiz on Gawain and the Green Knight

Who is the main character in the story "Gawain and the Green Knight"?

• King Arthur

• The Green Knight

• Sir Lancelot

• Sir Gawain

What does the Green Knight do after his head is removed?

• He lays dead on the floor
• He picks up his head and rides away
• His head does not get cut off
• He cuts off Gawain's head

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How long does Gawain have to meet the Green Knight?

• One month and one day

• Six months and six days

• Twelve months and one day

• Two years and two days

How do the court members feel about Gawain's quest?

• Confident

• Indifferent

• Fearful

• Angry

Who invited Gawain to join his family for Christmas?

• King Arthur

• The lord of the castle

• A wandering traveler

• A nearby villager

What agreement did the lord propose to Gawain?

• To fight a duel

• To exchange whatever they gain each day

• To leave the castle immediately

• To hunt together in the woods

What did the lady say about the lord's hospitality?

• It was limited

• Everything in the castle was available

• It was insufficient

• It was only for special guests

What did Gawain do the day after agreeing to the lord's proposal?

• He left the castle

• He spent time with the lady of the castle

• He went hunting

• He wrote a letter

What did the lord of the castle present to Gawain on the first day?

• A fox

• A deer

• A ring

• A girdle

What did the lord offer Gawain for New Year's Day?

• A feast

• A ride to the Green Chapel

• A new horse

• A map