Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Flashcard

Front

What does Sir Gawain do when the Green Knight raises his ax?

Back

He stands still without flinching.

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What does Sir Gawain say he will do if his head falls to the stones?

Back

It cannot be restored.

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What does the Green Knight do after raising his ax the first time?

Back

He lowers it without striking.

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What does Sir Gawain say about his own actions?

Back

He denies ever flinching.

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What does Sir Gawain do when the Green Knight mocks him?

Back

He stands still.

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What does the Green Knight say about Sir Gawain's heart?

Back

It trembles.

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What does the Green Knight do after Gawain sees his blood?

Back

He stands still and relaxes on his ax.

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What does Gawain do with his helmet?

Back

He snatches it up swiftly and slaps it on.

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What does the Green Knight say about Gawain's stance?

Back

It is staunch and doughty.

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What does the Green Knight give to Sir Gawain as a token?

Back

A gold-embroidered girdle