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WorksheetsSir Gawain & The Green Knight
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Question from the video located on the PowerPoint
Who is Arthur’s nephew and one of the most loyal, brave knights?
Sir Gawain
Morgan le Faye
Gringolet
Bertilak
Question from the PowerPoint
_____ shapes the values and actions of Sir Gawain and knights in general.
Honor
Chivalry
Knighthood
King Author
Question from the PowerPoint
The ideals of chivalry come from
the Knights of the Round Table.
ancient codes of conduct.
Christianity.
The Green Knight.
Once the Green Knight survives the blow, Gawain has
until Christmas day before he must seek out the Green Knight.
one year before he must seek out the Green Knight.
12 winters before he must seek out the Green Knight.
a year and a day before he must seek out the Green Knight.
The Green Knight says that whoever accepts the challenge can
find him in exactly one year to receive another challenge.
strike him with his own axe.
strike Arthur in the neck.
have his shield.
Question from the PowerPoint
What is the genre of "Sir Gawain The Green Knight?"
Mythology
Legends
Romance
Middle English
Question from the PowerPoint
"Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" is written in
Middle English.
English.
Old English
Modern English.
Question from the PowerPoint
_____ modest or low view of one's own importance; humbleness
Honesty
Loyalty
Piety
Humility
Question from the PowerPoint
Piety means
uprightness.
responsibly.
religious devotion.
faithfulness.
Question from the PowerPoint
What is on Gawain's shield?
a pentangle
a rectangle
a pentagon
a triangle
Question from the PowerPoint
The “Green Man” was a ___ representation of ___.
Christianity/nature
knights/paganism
evil/Christianity
pagan/nature
_____ welcomes Gawain with generosity, supplying him with rich clothes, a fine feast, and the company of his lovely wife.
The Green Knight
King Arthur
Bertilak
Hautdesert
The Green Knight is a
supernatural character.
pagan.
spirit.
Christian.
The Green Knight had no hauberk, helmet, or combat armor when he came to Camelot. What do these facts reveal about the Green Knight's purpose in coming to Camelot
He came to fight one of the famous knights.
He did not come for combat but to bring a specific test to one of Arthur's knight.
He is so confident in himself that he doesn't need to wear any armor.
He wanted to fight but is not scared of anybody in Arthur's court.
What two items was the Green Knight holding when he came into the hall at Camelot?
hauberk; helmet
hammer; basket
axe; holly cluster
spear; picture
What is one main reason that Arthur responded to the Green Knight's challenge himself?
He was feeling courageous.
He was angry at the Green Knight for disturbing his festivities.
He felt that he needed to defend his queen.
He needed to defend the honor of his court.
Who or what is Gringolet?
The name of Gawain's shield.
The name of Beowulf's sword.
The name of Gawain's horse.
The name of the the queen.
Why does Gawain accept the girdle and subsequently keep it concealed?
He wishes to use it to defeat the Green Knight.
He thinks it will give him great power.
He thinks it will save his life.
He likes the style of the girdle.
What happened on the last blow Gawain received from the Green Knight?
Gawain received a severe gash on his arm.
The Green Knight staid his axe.
Gawain was scared and flinched.
Gawain was nicked for his unfaithfulness.
Why was the Green Knight sent to King Arthur's court?
to test the pride and reputation of the Round Table
to stir up trouble and cause fear
to see if a knight could become legendary
to settle an old score with Arthur
