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Sir Gawain Comprehension

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 12mins

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1.

King Arthur's famous Round Table is a symbol of:

a)

equality, where all knights are equals with the king

b)

excess, with lavish feasts and golden dishes

c)

greed, with their love of money and riches

d)

masculinity, with no women allowed at the table

2.

The Code of Chivalry includes ALL of these EXCEPT:

a)

Respecting the king

b)

Respecting women

c)

Protecting the poor/weak

d)

Live for self first, others second

3.

The green knight seeks a volunteer to play a "game" that involves...

a)

giving him an axe chop, and receiving one in return a year later.

b)

meeting on the battlefield for a duel.

c)

a knight going on a quest to find a magical green man.

d)

none of these.

4.

Who was the first to respond to the Green Knight's request?

a)

Arthur

b)

Gawain

c)

Guenevere

d)

Lancelot

5.

The ideals of chivalry come from

a)

the Knights of the Round Table.

b)

ancient codes of conduct.

c)

Christianity.

d)

The Green Knight.

6.

He welcomes Gawain with generosity, supplying him with rich clothes, a fine feast, and the company of his lovely wife.

a)

The Green Knight

b)

King Arthur

c)

Bertilak

d)

Hautdesert

7.

The lady of the castle tempts Sir Gawain because she wants to

a)

cause his death

b)

betray the lord of the castle

c)

test Gawain

d)

win Gawain's love

8.

The moral lesson that Gawain learns is that

a)

women are dangerous

b)

promises are hard to keep

c)

duty comes before pleasure

d)

the value of honesty

9.

Why does Gawain accept the Green Knight's challenge?

a)

To protect King Arthur.

b)

To prove his bravery.

c)

To win the love of a lady.

d)

To gain wealth and power.

10.

Is honor more important than receiving self-centered desires?

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11.

How would you rate your understanding of the content we covered today?

a)

1 - I do not understand.

b)

2 - I understand some of the story, but I still need support.

c)

3 - I understand most of the story, but I still need support.

d)

4 - I have a good understanding.

12.

Why does Gawain wear a green sash?

a)

As a symbol of his victory over the Green Knight.

b)

As a reminder of his failure to keep his promise.

c)

As a token of his love for the lady of the castle.

d)

As a sign of his allegiance to King Arthur.