Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a 14th-century chivalric romance. The Green Knight challenges King Arthur's court, leading Gawain on a quest to uphold his honor. Gawain faces tests of character at a castle, where he engages in a game of exchanges with the Lord. Ultimately, Gawain confronts the Green Knight, who reveals himself as the Lord, testing Gawain's integrity. Despite a minor fault, Gawain is celebrated for his bravery.

What is the literary style of 'Sir Gawain and the Green Knight'?

• Free verse

• Blank verse

• Alliterative verse

• Sonnet

What challenge does the Green Knight propose at King Arthur's court?

• A beheading game

• A riddle contest

• A jousting tournament

• A treasure hunt

What is the purpose of the Green Knight's challenge?

• To test the bravery of King Arthur's knights

• To seek revenge

• To find a worthy successor

• To entertain the court

What does Gawain receive from the Lady of the castle on the third day?

• A silver sword

• A green girdle

• A golden ring

• A red cloak

What is the significance of the green girdle?

• It enhances strength

• It allows time travel

• It protects the wearer from death

• It grants invisibility

How does Gawain react to the Lady's advances?

• He reports her to the Lord

• He ignores her completely

• He politely declines

• He accepts them eagerly

Who is revealed to be the Green Knight?

• The Lord of the castle

• King Arthur

• Merlin

• Lancelot

What lesson does Gawain learn from his encounter with the Green Knight?

• The strength of physical prowess

• The importance of wealth

• The power of magic

• The value of honesty and integrity

What is the reaction of King Arthur's court upon Gawain's return?

• They challenge him to another game

• They banish him

• They ignore him

• They celebrate him as a hero

What does the Green Knight use to test Gawain's courage at the Green Chapel?

• A sword

• A spear

• An axe

• A dagger