Understanding 'Gwane and the Green Knight'

Understanding 'Gwane and the Green Knight'

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Evelyn Hayes

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of 'Gwane and the Green Knight' in medieval literature?

It is a modern fantasy novel.

It is a part of the Arthurian cycle.

It was written by J.R.R. Tolkien.

It is a scientific manuscript.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was responsible for preserving the only manuscript of 'Gwane and the Green Knight'?

J.R.R. Tolkien

Geoffrey Chaucer

Robert Cotton

William Shakespeare

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was 'Gwane and the Green Knight' slow to gain recognition?

It was banned by the British Library.

It was only available in a single manuscript.

It was not considered a part of the Arthurian cycle.

It was written in a foreign language.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Tolkien say about 'Gwane and the Green Knight' in his book 'Monsters and the Critics'?

It was written by Shakespeare.

It is not as good as Chaucer's works.

It has mythic magnetism and deep roots in the past.

It is a modern fantasy novel.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the printed edition of 1839 affect 'Gwane and the Green Knight'?

It decreased its popularity.

It was banned from libraries.

It was rewritten by Tolkien.

It led to its widespread appeal and recognition.