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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
After the Green Knight enters the hall, who answers his queery?
a)
King Arthur
b)
Sir Gawain
c)
Queen Guinevere
d)
Sir Lancelot
2.
What is the "game" the Green Knight proposes?
a)
A jousting tournament one year from now
b)
A sword fighting tournament one year from now
c)
Someone tries to cut off his head, and he tries to cut off theirs one year from now
d)
He and Arthur duel, and Guinevere goes with the winner.
3.
Which knight agrees to play the Green Knight's game?
a)
Sir Gawain
b)
Sir Lancelot
c)
Sir Percival
d)
Sir Bors
4.
What does the Green Knight do after his head is removed?
a)
He lays dead on the floor
b)
He picks up his head and rides away
c)
His head does not get cut off
d)
He cuts off Gawain's head
5.
After the year has passed, what item does Gawain acquire that will keep him from harm?
a)
Excalibur's sheath
b)
A Cerulean Cap
c)
A Pair of Purple Pants
d)
A Green Girdle
6.
The Green Knight pauses as he takes his first swing at Gawain's neck. Why?
a)
Gawain moved out of the way
b)
Gawain asked him to wait
c)
Gawain flinched
7.
How many times does the Green Knight swing?
a)
3
b)
2
c)
4
d)
1
8.
Who do we discover is the Green Knight?
a)
King Arthur
b)
The lord Gawain stayed with the days before
c)
Sir Lancelot
d)
Morgan Le Fay
9.
Who keeps the Green Girdle at the end of the story?
a)
King Arthur
b)
The Green Knight
c)
Queen Guinevere
d)
Sir Gawain
10.
Which of the following archetypes best describes the Green Girdle?
a)
The Underworld
b)
The Trickster
c)
The Magic Weapon
d)
Journey for Revenge
11.
Which of the following archetypes best describes Gawain's trip to the Green Chapel (before he meets the Lord)?
a)
The Underworld
b)
The Trickster
c)
The Magic Weapon
d)
Journey for Revenge
12.
Which of the following archetypes best describes Sir Gawain?
a)
The Underworld
b)
Journey for Revenge
c)
The Magic Weapon
d)
The Trickster
13.
Which Journey/Theme involves a hero looking for answers outside of themselves?
a)
Journey for Knowledge
b)
Journey to Save People/Rid the Land of Danger
c)
Journey to Get Revenge
d)
Journey for Fame and Fortune
e)
Search for Love
14.
Which Journey/Theme involves a hero searching to change their own stature?
a)
Journey for Knowledge
b)
Journey to Save People/Rid the Land of Danger
c)
Journey to Get Revenge
d)
Journey for Fame and Fortune
e)
Search for Love
15.
Which setting is a place of suffering and decision?
a)
The Crossroads
b)
The Underworld
c)
The Maze/Labryinth
d)
The Castle